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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,272, 1,487,655.78 and 459,166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,272, 1,487,655.78 and 459,166.36 is: 689,095.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,272 : 1,487,655.78 = 459,166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,272/1,487,655.78 = 459,166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,272x = 1,487,655.78 × 459,166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,272x = 683,081,489,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,081,489,435.56/991,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,095.92

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