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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,862.40, 1,495,147.80 and 286,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,862.40, 1,495,147.80 and 286,816.40 is: 430,182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,862.40 : 1,495,147.80 = 286,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,862.40/1,495,147.80 = 286,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,862.40x = 1,495,147.80 × 286,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,862.40x = 428,832,909,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,832,909,463.92/996,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,182.65

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