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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,005.97, 1,492,525.16 and 285,031.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,005.97, 1,492,525.16 and 285,031.25 is: 427,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,005.97 : 1,492,525.16 = 285,031.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,005.97/1,492,525.16 = 285,031.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,005.97x = 1,492,525.16 × 285,031.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,005.97x = 425,416,309,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,416,309,789.31/995,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,551.52

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