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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,522.82, 1,493,083.35 and 285,360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,522.82, 1,493,083.35 and 285,360.18 is: 427,982.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,522.82 : 1,493,083.35 = 285,360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,522.82/1,493,083.35 = 285,360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,522.82x = 1,493,083.35 × 285,360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,522.82x = 426,066,533,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,066,533,511.00/995,522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,982.69

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