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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,829.90, 1,495,099.05 and 286,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,829.90, 1,495,099.05 and 286,783.90 is: 430,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,829.90 : 1,495,099.05 = 286,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,829.90/1,495,099.05 = 286,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,829.90x = 1,495,099.05 × 286,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,829.90x = 428,770,336,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,770,336,445.30/996,829.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,133.90

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