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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,940.10, 1,491,020.55 and 973,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,940.10, 1,491,020.55 and 973,277.70 is: 1,462,968.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,940.10 : 1,491,020.55 = 973,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,940.10/1,491,020.55 = 973,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,940.10x = 1,491,020.55 × 973,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,940.10x = 1,451,177,051,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,177,051,556.74/991,940.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,968.43

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