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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,654.40, 1,494,738.60 and 286,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,654.40, 1,494,738.60 and 286,608.40 is: 429,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,654.40 : 1,494,738.60 = 286,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,654.40/1,494,738.60 = 286,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,654.40x = 1,494,738.60 × 286,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,654.40x = 428,404,638,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,404,638,564.24/996,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,842.72

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