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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,998.58, 1,492,058.67 and 284,865.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,998.58, 1,492,058.67 and 284,865.46 is: 427,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,998.58 : 1,492,058.67 = 284,865.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,998.58/1,492,058.67 = 284,865.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,998.58x = 1,492,058.67 × 284,865.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,998.58x = 425,035,979,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,035,979,376.54/994,998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,172.45

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