Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,231.74, 1,494,187.22 and 286,098.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 996,231.74, 1,494,187.22 and 286,098.26 is: 429,101.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,231.74 : 1,494,187.22 = 286,098.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,231.74/1,494,187.22 = 286,098.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,231.74x = 1,494,187.22 × 286,098.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,231.74x = 427,484,363,756.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,484,363,756.24/996,231.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,101.33
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