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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,216.92, 1,488,315.66 and 282,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,216.92, 1,488,315.66 and 282,151.48 is: 423,224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,216.92 : 1,488,315.66 = 282,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,216.92/1,488,315.66 = 282,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,216.92x = 1,488,315.66 × 282,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,216.92x = 419,930,466,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,930,466,176.18/992,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,224.46

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