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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,223.70, 1,489,849.20 and 283,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,223.70, 1,489,849.20 and 283,251.80 is: 424,881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,223.70 : 1,489,849.20 = 283,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,223.70/1,489,849.20 = 283,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,223.70x = 1,489,849.20 × 283,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,223.70x = 422,002,467,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,002,467,628.56/993,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,881.59

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