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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,246.90, 1,492,870.35 and 285,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,246.90, 1,492,870.35 and 285,233.30 is: 427,849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,246.90 : 1,492,870.35 = 285,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,246.90/1,492,870.35 = 285,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,246.90x = 1,492,870.35 × 285,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,246.90x = 425,816,336,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,816,336,402.66/995,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,849.95

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