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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,473.40, 1,494,467.10 and 286,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,473.40, 1,494,467.10 and 286,427.40 is: 429,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,473.40 : 1,494,467.10 = 286,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,473.40/1,494,467.10 = 286,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,473.40x = 1,494,467.10 × 286,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,473.40x = 428,056,325,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,056,325,838.54/996,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,571.25

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