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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,992.52, 1,488,180.30 and 423,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,992.52, 1,488,180.30 and 423,365.32 is: 635,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,992.52 : 1,488,180.30 = 423,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,992.52/1,488,180.30 = 423,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,992.52x = 1,488,180.30 × 423,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,992.52x = 630,043,928,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,043,928,927.20/991,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,129.72

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