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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,776.60, 1,495,393.86 and 286,810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,776.60, 1,495,393.86 and 286,810.52 is: 430,281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,776.60 : 1,495,393.86 = 286,810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,776.60/1,495,393.86 = 286,810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,776.60x = 1,495,393.86 × 286,810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,776.60x = 428,894,690,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,894,690,591.41/996,776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,281.66

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