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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,677.65, 1,494,964.23 and 286,677.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,677.65, 1,494,964.23 and 286,677.82 is: 430,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,677.65 : 1,494,964.23 = 286,677.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,677.65/1,494,964.23 = 286,677.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,677.65x = 1,494,964.23 × 286,677.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,677.65x = 428,573,086,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,573,086,434.38/996,677.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,001.70

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