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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,676.65, 1,494,962.73 and 286,676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,676.65, 1,494,962.73 and 286,676.82 is: 430,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,676.65 : 1,494,962.73 = 286,676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,676.65/1,494,962.73 = 286,676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,676.65x = 1,494,962.73 × 286,676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,676.65x = 428,571,161,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,571,161,454.92/996,676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,000.20

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