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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,389.08, 1,492,644.42 and 285,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,389.08, 1,492,644.42 and 285,255.96 is: 427,758.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,389.08 : 1,492,644.42 = 285,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,389.08/1,492,644.42 = 285,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,389.08x = 1,492,644.42 × 285,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,389.08x = 425,785,716,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,785,716,965.74/995,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,758.08

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