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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,951.02, 1,487,893.59 and 430,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,951.02, 1,487,893.59 and 430,985.52 is: 646,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,951.02 : 1,487,893.59 = 430,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,951.02/1,487,893.59 = 430,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,951.02x = 1,487,893.59 × 430,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,951.02x = 641,260,592,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,260,592,590.82/991,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,463.97

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