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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,269, 1,487,651.28 and 459,163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,269, 1,487,651.28 and 459,163.36 is: 689,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,269 : 1,487,651.28 = 459,163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,269/1,487,651.28 = 459,163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,269x = 1,487,651.28 × 459,163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,269x = 683,074,960,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,074,960,233.10/991,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,091.42

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