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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,627.84, 1,488,494.64 and 282,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,627.84, 1,488,494.64 and 282,494.36 is: 423,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,627.84 : 1,488,494.64 = 282,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,627.84/1,488,494.64 = 282,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,627.84x = 1,488,494.64 × 282,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,627.84x = 420,491,340,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,491,340,690.23/992,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,614.29

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