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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,166.91, 1,492,801.41 and 285,201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,166.91, 1,492,801.41 and 285,201.10 is: 427,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,166.91 : 1,492,801.41 = 285,201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,166.91/1,492,801.41 = 285,201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,166.91x = 1,492,801.41 × 285,201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,166.91x = 425,748,604,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,748,604,213.55/995,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,816.28

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