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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,436.52, 1,488,777.82 and 282,519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,436.52, 1,488,777.82 and 282,519.92 is: 423,814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,436.52 : 1,488,777.82 = 282,519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,436.52/1,488,777.82 = 282,519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,436.52x = 1,488,777.82 × 282,519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,436.52x = 420,609,390,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,609,390,604.17/992,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,814.91

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