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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,984.80, 1,488,034.80 and 282,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,984.80, 1,488,034.80 and 282,064.80 is: 423,113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,984.80 : 1,488,034.80 = 282,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,984.80/1,488,034.80 = 282,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,984.80x = 1,488,034.80 × 282,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,984.80x = 419,722,238,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,722,238,255.04/991,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,113.58

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