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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,515.46, 1,494,552.87 and 286,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,515.46, 1,494,552.87 and 286,385.22 is: 429,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,515.46 : 1,494,552.87 = 286,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,515.46/1,494,552.87 = 286,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,515.46x = 1,494,552.87 × 286,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,515.46x = 428,017,852,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,017,852,476.58/996,515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,514.51

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