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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,062.96, 1,492,587 and 285,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,062.96, 1,492,587 and 285,091.60 is: 427,635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,062.96 : 1,492,587 = 285,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,062.96/1,492,587 = 285,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,062.96x = 1,492,587 × 285,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,062.96x = 425,524,015,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,524,015,969.20/995,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,635.27

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