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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,412.20, 1,491,618.30 and 284,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,412.20, 1,491,618.30 and 284,482.60 is: 426,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,412.20 : 1,491,618.30 = 284,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,412.20/1,491,618.30 = 284,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,412.20x = 1,491,618.30 × 284,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,412.20x = 424,339,452,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,339,452,191.58/994,412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,723.90

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