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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,642.23, 1,487,884.25 and 541,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,642.23, 1,487,884.25 and 541,837.64 is: 812,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,642.23 : 1,487,884.25 = 541,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,642.23/1,487,884.25 = 541,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,642.23x = 1,487,884.25 × 541,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,642.23x = 806,191,695,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,191,695,687.48/991,642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,986.45

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