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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,242.75, 1,494,203.73 and 286,109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,242.75, 1,494,203.73 and 286,109.27 is: 429,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,242.75 : 1,494,203.73 = 286,109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,242.75/1,494,203.73 = 286,109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,242.75x = 1,494,203.73 × 286,109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,242.75x = 427,505,530,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,505,530,950.56/996,242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,117.84

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