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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,771.60, 1,495,386.36 and 286,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,771.60, 1,495,386.36 and 286,805.52 is: 430,274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,771.60 : 1,495,386.36 = 286,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,771.60/1,495,386.36 = 286,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,771.60x = 1,495,386.36 × 286,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,771.60x = 428,885,062,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,885,062,580.71/996,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,274.16

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