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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,957.36, 1,495,274.04 and 286,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,957.36, 1,495,274.04 and 286,823.88 is: 430,189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,957.36 : 1,495,274.04 = 286,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,957.36/1,495,274.04 = 286,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,957.36x = 1,495,274.04 × 286,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,957.36x = 428,880,301,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,880,301,816.08/996,957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,189.21

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