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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,230.49, 1,494,185.35 and 286,097.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,230.49, 1,494,185.35 and 286,097.01 is: 429,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,230.49 : 1,494,185.35 = 286,097.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,230.49/1,494,185.35 = 286,097.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,230.49x = 1,494,185.35 × 286,097.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,230.49x = 427,481,959,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,481,959,590.32/996,230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,099.45

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