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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,834.90, 1,495,106.55 and 286,788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,834.90, 1,495,106.55 and 286,788.90 is: 430,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,834.90 : 1,495,106.55 = 286,788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,834.90/1,495,106.55 = 286,788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,834.90x = 1,495,106.55 × 286,788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,834.90x = 428,779,962,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,779,962,857.30/996,834.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,141.40

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