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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,864.20, 1,490,809.26 and 283,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,864.20, 1,490,809.26 and 283,915.40 is: 425,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,864.20 : 1,490,809.26 = 283,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,864.20/1,490,809.26 = 283,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,864.20x = 1,490,809.26 × 283,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,864.20x = 423,263,707,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,263,707,376.60/993,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,876.80

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