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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,412.12, 1,494,868.50 and 286,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,412.12, 1,494,868.50 and 286,441.44 is: 429,734.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,412.12 : 1,494,868.50 = 286,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,412.12/1,494,868.50 = 286,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,412.12x = 1,494,868.50 × 286,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,412.12x = 428,192,285,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,192,285,750.64/996,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,734.12

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