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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,255.40, 1,492,883.10 and 285,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,255.40, 1,492,883.10 and 285,241.80 is: 427,862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,255.40 : 1,492,883.10 = 285,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,255.40/1,492,883.10 = 285,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,255.40x = 1,492,883.10 × 285,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,255.40x = 425,832,662,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,832,662,633.58/995,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,862.70

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