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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,522.44, 1,493,504.80 and 285,495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,522.44, 1,493,504.80 and 285,495.88 is: 428,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,522.44 : 1,493,504.80 = 285,495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,522.44/1,493,504.80 = 285,495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,522.44x = 1,493,504.80 × 285,495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,522.44x = 426,389,467,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,389,467,160.22/995,522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,307.24

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