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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,670.73, 1,487,541.13 and 317,664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,670.73, 1,487,541.13 and 317,664.47 is: 476,507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,670.73 : 1,487,541.13 = 317,664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,670.73/1,487,541.13 = 317,664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,670.73x = 1,487,541.13 × 317,664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,670.73x = 472,538,956,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,538,956,432.78/991,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,507.92

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