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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,949.70, 1,492,418.48 and 284,979.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,949.70, 1,492,418.48 and 284,979.03 is: 427,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,949.70 : 1,492,418.48 = 284,979.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,949.70/1,492,418.48 = 284,979.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,949.70x = 1,492,418.48 × 284,979.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,949.70x = 425,307,969,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,307,969,359.58/994,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,466.80

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