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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,241.25, 1,494,201.48 and 286,107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,241.25, 1,494,201.48 and 286,107.77 is: 429,115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,241.25 : 1,494,201.48 = 286,107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,241.25/1,494,201.48 = 286,107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,241.25x = 1,494,201.48 × 286,107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,241.25x = 427,502,645,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,502,645,902.49/996,241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,115.59

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