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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,231.60, 1,488,013.80 and 984,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,231.60, 1,488,013.80 and 984,233.20 is: 1,477,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,231.60 : 1,488,013.80 = 984,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,231.60/1,488,013.80 = 984,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,231.60x = 1,488,013.80 × 984,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,231.60x = 1,464,552,584,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,552,584,018.16/991,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,507.96

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