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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,677.40, 1,494,773.10 and 286,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,677.40, 1,494,773.10 and 286,631.40 is: 429,877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,677.40 : 1,494,773.10 = 286,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,677.40/1,494,773.10 = 286,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,677.40x = 1,494,773.10 × 286,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,677.40x = 428,448,906,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,448,906,335.34/996,677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,877.22

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