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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,687.66, 1,494,979.22 and 286,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,687.66, 1,494,979.22 and 286,687.82 is: 430,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,687.66 : 1,494,979.22 = 286,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,687.66/1,494,979.22 = 286,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,687.66x = 1,494,979.22 × 286,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,687.66x = 428,592,333,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,592,333,527.10/996,687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,016.70

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