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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,569.20, 1,489,905.60 and 283,428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,569.20, 1,489,905.60 and 283,428.16 is: 425,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,569.20 : 1,489,905.60 = 283,428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,569.20/1,489,905.60 = 283,428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,569.20x = 1,489,905.60 × 283,428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,569.20x = 422,281,202,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,281,202,781.70/993,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,014.39

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