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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,167.05, 1,494,090.18 and 286,033.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,167.05, 1,494,090.18 and 286,033.57 is: 429,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,167.05 : 1,494,090.18 = 286,033.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,167.05/1,494,090.18 = 286,033.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,167.05x = 1,494,090.18 × 286,033.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,167.05x = 427,359,948,087.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,359,948,087.34/996,167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,004.30

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