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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,246.40, 1,492,869.60 and 285,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,246.40, 1,492,869.60 and 285,232.80 is: 427,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,246.40 : 1,492,869.60 = 285,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,246.40/1,492,869.60 = 285,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,246.40x = 1,492,869.60 × 285,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,246.40x = 425,815,376,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,815,376,042.88/995,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,849.20

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