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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,941.93, 1,487,880.09 and 430,976.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,941.93, 1,487,880.09 and 430,976.43 is: 646,450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,941.93 : 1,487,880.09 = 430,976.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,941.93/1,487,880.09 = 430,976.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,941.93x = 1,487,880.09 × 430,976.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,941.93x = 641,241,249,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,241,249,456.28/991,941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,450.39

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