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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,002.21, 1,486,724.75 and 317,123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,002.21, 1,486,724.75 and 317,123.96 is: 475,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,002.21 : 1,486,724.75 = 317,123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,002.21/1,486,724.75 = 317,123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,002.21x = 1,486,724.75 × 317,123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,002.21x = 471,476,031,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,476,031,130.77/991,002.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,756.79

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