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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,821.90, 1,495,087.05 and 286,775.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,821.90, 1,495,087.05 and 286,775.90 is: 430,121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,821.90 : 1,495,087.05 = 286,775.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,821.90/1,495,087.05 = 286,775.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,821.90x = 1,495,087.05 × 286,775.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,821.90x = 428,754,934,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,754,934,342.10/996,821.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,121.90

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