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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,170.31, 1,489,769.22 and 283,198.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,170.31, 1,489,769.22 and 283,198.29 is: 424,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,170.31 : 1,489,769.22 = 283,198.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,170.31/1,489,769.22 = 283,198.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,170.31x = 1,489,769.22 × 283,198.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,170.31x = 421,900,095,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,900,095,598.63/993,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,801.36

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