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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,165.41, 1,492,799.16 and 285,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,165.41, 1,492,799.16 and 285,199.60 is: 427,814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,165.41 : 1,492,799.16 = 285,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,165.41/1,492,799.16 = 285,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,165.41x = 1,492,799.16 × 285,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,165.41x = 425,745,723,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,745,723,312.34/995,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,814.03

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