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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,641.09, 1,487,882.55 and 541,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,641.09, 1,487,882.55 and 541,836.52 is: 812,984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,641.09 : 1,487,882.55 = 541,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,641.09/1,487,882.55 = 541,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,641.09x = 1,487,882.55 × 541,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,641.09x = 806,189,101,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,189,101,372.91/991,641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,984.76

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