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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,933.60, 1,491,010.80 and 973,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,933.60, 1,491,010.80 and 973,271.20 is: 1,462,958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,933.60 : 1,491,010.80 = 973,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,933.60/1,491,010.80 = 973,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,933.60x = 1,491,010.80 × 973,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,933.60x = 1,451,157,870,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,157,870,528.96/991,933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,958.68

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