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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,405.58, 1,492,669.17 and 285,272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,405.58, 1,492,669.17 and 285,272.46 is: 427,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,405.58 : 1,492,669.17 = 285,272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,405.58/1,492,669.17 = 285,272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,405.58x = 1,492,669.17 × 285,272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,405.58x = 425,817,406,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,817,406,092.06/995,405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,782.82

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