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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,704.32, 1,487,654.88 and 317,616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,704.32, 1,487,654.88 and 317,616.32 is: 476,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,704.32 : 1,487,654.88 = 317,616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,704.32/1,487,654.88 = 317,616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,704.32x = 1,487,654.88 × 317,616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,704.32x = 472,503,468,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,503,468,415.64/991,704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,455.99

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