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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,972.40, 1,499,812.80 and 289,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,972.40, 1,499,812.80 and 289,926.40 is: 434,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,972.40 : 1,499,812.80 = 289,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,972.40/1,499,812.80 = 289,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,972.40x = 1,499,812.80 × 289,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,972.40x = 434,835,325,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,835,325,777.92/999,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,847.33

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