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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,407.20, 1,491,610.80 and 284,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,407.20, 1,491,610.80 and 284,477.60 is: 426,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,407.20 : 1,491,610.80 = 284,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,407.20/1,491,610.80 = 284,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,407.20x = 1,491,610.80 × 284,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,407.20x = 424,329,860,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,329,860,518.08/994,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,716.40

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