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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,044.91, 1,491,116.58 and 284,177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,044.91, 1,491,116.58 and 284,177.53 is: 426,280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,044.91 : 1,491,116.58 = 284,177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,044.91/1,491,116.58 = 284,177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,044.91x = 1,491,116.58 × 284,177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,044.91x = 423,741,826,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,741,826,646.45/994,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,280.36

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