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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,415.20, 1,491,622.80 and 284,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,415.20, 1,491,622.80 and 284,485.60 is: 426,728.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,415.20 : 1,491,622.80 = 284,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,415.20/1,491,622.80 = 284,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,415.20x = 1,491,622.80 × 284,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,415.20x = 424,345,207,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,345,207,231.68/994,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,728.40

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