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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,152.40, 1,486,785.08 and 281,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,152.40, 1,486,785.08 and 281,124.64 is: 421,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,152.40 : 1,486,785.08 = 281,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,152.40/1,486,785.08 = 281,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,152.40x = 1,486,785.08 × 281,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,152.40x = 417,971,920,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,971,920,372.37/991,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,702.98

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