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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,950.20, 1,496,925.30 and 288,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,950.20, 1,496,925.30 and 288,001.40 is: 432,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,950.20 : 1,496,925.30 = 288,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,950.20/1,496,925.30 = 288,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,950.20x = 1,496,925.30 × 288,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,950.20x = 431,116,582,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,116,582,095.42/997,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,002.10

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