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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,164.05, 1,494,085.68 and 286,030.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,164.05, 1,494,085.68 and 286,030.57 is: 428,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,164.05 : 1,494,085.68 = 286,030.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,164.05/1,494,085.68 = 286,030.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,164.05x = 1,494,085.68 × 286,030.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,164.05x = 427,354,178,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,354,178,679.24/996,164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,999.80

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