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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,515.40, 1,487,491.80 and 317,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,515.40, 1,487,491.80 and 317,627.80 is: 476,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,515.40 : 1,487,491.80 = 317,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,515.40/1,487,491.80 = 317,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,515.40x = 1,487,491.80 × 317,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,515.40x = 472,468,747,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,468,747,952.04/991,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,511.76

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