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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,289.92, 1,494,396.16 and 286,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,289.92, 1,494,396.16 and 286,315.52 is: 429,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,289.92 : 1,494,396.16 = 286,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,289.92/1,494,396.16 = 286,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,289.92x = 1,494,396.16 × 286,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,289.92x = 427,868,813,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,868,813,636.40/996,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,462.15

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