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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,958.80, 1,491,997.88 and 284,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,958.80, 1,491,997.88 and 284,825.04 is: 427,111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,958.80 : 1,491,997.88 = 284,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,958.80/1,491,997.88 = 284,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,958.80x = 1,491,997.88 × 284,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,958.80x = 424,958,355,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,958,355,850.92/994,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,111.51

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