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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,817.90, 1,495,081.05 and 286,771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,817.90, 1,495,081.05 and 286,771.90 is: 430,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,817.90 : 1,495,081.05 = 286,771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,817.90/1,495,081.05 = 286,771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,817.90x = 1,495,081.05 × 286,771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,817.90x = 428,747,233,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,747,233,362.50/996,817.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,115.91

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