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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,202.80, 1,494,143.82 and 286,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,202.80, 1,494,143.82 and 286,069.32 is: 429,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,202.80 : 1,494,143.82 = 286,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,202.80/1,494,143.82 = 286,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,202.80x = 1,494,143.82 × 286,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,202.80x = 427,428,706,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,428,706,569.60/996,202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,057.93

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