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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,344.60, 1,486,180.98 and 429,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,344.60, 1,486,180.98 and 429,956.28 is: 644,571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,344.60 : 1,486,180.98 = 429,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,344.60/1,486,180.98 = 429,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,344.60x = 1,486,180.98 × 429,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,344.60x = 638,992,845,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,992,845,567.56/991,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,571.87

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