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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,054.80, 1,491,131.40 and 284,187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,054.80, 1,491,131.40 and 284,187.36 is: 426,295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,054.80 : 1,491,131.40 = 284,187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,054.80/1,491,131.40 = 284,187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,054.80x = 1,491,131.40 × 284,187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,054.80x = 423,760,695,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,760,695,979.10/994,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,295.11

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