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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,502.40, 1,486,987.90 and 430,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,502.40, 1,486,987.90 and 430,403.52 is: 645,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,502.40 : 1,486,987.90 = 430,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,502.40/1,486,987.90 = 430,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,502.40x = 1,486,987.90 × 430,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,502.40x = 640,004,826,357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,004,826,357.41/991,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,489.94

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