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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,837.40, 1,495,110.30 and 286,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,837.40, 1,495,110.30 and 286,791.40 is: 430,145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,837.40 : 1,495,110.30 = 286,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,837.40/1,495,110.30 = 286,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,837.40x = 1,495,110.30 × 286,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,837.40x = 428,784,776,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,784,776,091.42/996,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,145.15

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