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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,847.40, 1,495,125.30 and 286,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,847.40, 1,495,125.30 and 286,801.40 is: 430,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,847.40 : 1,495,125.30 = 286,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,847.40/1,495,125.30 = 286,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,847.40x = 1,495,125.30 × 286,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,847.40x = 428,804,029,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,804,029,215.42/996,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,160.15

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