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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,775.10, 1,495,391.61 and 286,809.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,775.10, 1,495,391.61 and 286,809.02 is: 430,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,775.10 : 1,495,391.61 = 286,809.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,775.10/1,495,391.61 = 286,809.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,775.10x = 1,495,391.61 × 286,809.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,775.10x = 428,891,802,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,891,802,180.32/996,775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,279.41

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