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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,511.80, 1,493,267.70 and 285,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,511.80, 1,493,267.70 and 285,611.60 is: 428,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,511.80 : 1,493,267.70 = 285,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,511.80/1,493,267.70 = 285,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,511.80x = 1,493,267.70 × 285,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,511.80x = 426,494,577,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,494,577,025.32/995,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,417.40

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