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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,847.90, 1,487,911.95 and 317,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,847.90, 1,487,911.95 and 317,771.52 is: 476,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,847.90 : 1,487,911.95 = 317,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,847.90/1,487,911.95 = 317,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,847.90x = 1,487,911.95 × 317,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,847.90x = 472,816,041,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,816,041,977.66/991,847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,702.17

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