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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,258.40, 1,492,887.60 and 285,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,258.40, 1,492,887.60 and 285,244.80 is: 427,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,258.40 : 1,492,887.60 = 285,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,258.40/1,492,887.60 = 285,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,258.40x = 1,492,887.60 × 285,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,258.40x = 425,838,424,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,838,424,884.48/995,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,867.20

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