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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,241.08, 1,494,200.76 and 286,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,241.08, 1,494,200.76 and 286,107.60 is: 429,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,241.08 : 1,494,200.76 = 286,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,241.08/1,494,200.76 = 286,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,241.08x = 1,494,200.76 × 286,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,241.08x = 427,502,193,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,502,193,361.78/996,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,115.20

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