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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,051.97, 1,492,569.74 and 285,080.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,051.97, 1,492,569.74 and 285,080.69 is: 427,618.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,051.97 : 1,492,569.74 = 285,080.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,051.97/1,492,569.74 = 285,080.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,051.97x = 1,492,569.74 × 285,080.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,051.97x = 425,502,815,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,502,815,796.45/995,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,618.69

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