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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,946.52, 1,487,886.84 and 430,981.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,946.52, 1,487,886.84 and 430,981.02 is: 646,457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,946.52 : 1,487,886.84 = 430,981.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,946.52/1,487,886.84 = 430,981.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,946.52x = 1,487,886.84 × 430,981.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,946.52x = 641,250,987,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,250,987,947.78/991,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,457.22

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