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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,157.80, 1,494,076.32 and 286,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,157.80, 1,494,076.32 and 286,024.32 is: 428,990.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,157.80 : 1,494,076.32 = 286,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,157.80/1,494,076.32 = 286,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,157.80x = 1,494,076.32 × 286,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,157.80x = 427,342,163,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,342,163,456.10/996,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,990.43

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