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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,336.60, 1,486,168.98 and 429,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,336.60, 1,486,168.98 and 429,948.28 is: 644,559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,336.60 : 1,486,168.98 = 429,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,336.60/1,486,168.98 = 429,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,336.60x = 1,486,168.98 × 429,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,336.60x = 638,975,796,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,975,796,740.36/991,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,559.88

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