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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,498.10, 1,488,747.15 and 282,549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,498.10, 1,488,747.15 and 282,549.30 is: 423,823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,498.10 : 1,488,747.15 = 282,549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,498.10/1,488,747.15 = 282,549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,498.10x = 1,488,747.15 × 282,549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,498.10x = 420,644,465,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,644,465,109.50/992,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,823.95

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