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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,353.10, 1,494,529.65 and 286,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,353.10, 1,494,529.65 and 286,404.30 is: 429,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,353.10 : 1,494,529.65 = 286,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,353.10/1,494,529.65 = 286,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,353.10x = 1,494,529.65 × 286,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,353.10x = 428,039,718,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,039,718,237.50/996,353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,606.45

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