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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,271, 1,487,654.28 and 459,165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,271, 1,487,654.28 and 459,165.36 is: 689,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,271 : 1,487,654.28 = 459,165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,271/1,487,654.28 = 459,165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,271x = 1,487,654.28 × 459,165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,271x = 683,079,313,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,079,313,031.74/991,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,094.42

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