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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,504.80, 1,493,257.20 and 285,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,504.80, 1,493,257.20 and 285,469.60 is: 428,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,504.80 : 1,493,257.20 = 285,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,504.80/1,493,257.20 = 285,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,504.80x = 1,493,257.20 × 285,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,504.80x = 426,279,535,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,279,535,581.12/995,504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,204.40

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