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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,119.43, 1,486,735.44 and 281,091.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,119.43, 1,486,735.44 and 281,091.25 is: 421,652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,119.43 : 1,486,735.44 = 281,091.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,119.43/1,486,735.44 = 281,091.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,119.43x = 1,486,735.44 × 281,091.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,119.43x = 417,908,323,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,908,323,248.90/991,119.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,652.84

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