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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,215.92, 1,488,314.16 and 282,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,215.92, 1,488,314.16 and 282,150.48 is: 423,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,215.92 : 1,488,314.16 = 282,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,215.92/1,488,314.16 = 282,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,215.92x = 1,488,314.16 × 282,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,215.92x = 419,928,554,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,928,554,634.80/992,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,222.96

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