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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,205.80, 1,494,148.32 and 286,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,205.80, 1,494,148.32 and 286,072.32 is: 429,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,205.80 : 1,494,148.32 = 286,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,205.80/1,494,148.32 = 286,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,205.80x = 1,494,148.32 × 286,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,205.80x = 427,434,476,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,434,476,326.50/996,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,062.42

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