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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,921.60, 1,490,992.80 and 973,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,921.60, 1,490,992.80 and 973,259.20 is: 1,462,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,921.60 : 1,490,992.80 = 973,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,921.60/1,490,992.80 = 973,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,921.60x = 1,490,992.80 × 973,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,921.60x = 1,451,122,459,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,122,459,733.76/991,921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,940.68

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