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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,959.84, 1,487,716.20 and 281,972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,959.84, 1,487,716.20 and 281,972.16 is: 422,894.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,959.84 : 1,487,716.20 = 281,972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,959.84/1,487,716.20 = 281,972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,959.84x = 1,487,716.20 × 281,972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,959.84x = 419,494,550,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,494,550,380.99/991,959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,894.69

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