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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,716.40, 1,487,793.30 and 317,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,716.40, 1,487,793.30 and 317,828.80 is: 476,813.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,716.40 : 1,487,793.30 = 317,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,716.40/1,487,793.30 = 317,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,716.40x = 1,487,793.30 × 317,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,716.40x = 472,863,559,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,863,559,187.04/991,716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,813.29

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