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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,045.40, 1,488,413.70 and 431,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,045.40, 1,488,413.70 and 431,482.20 is: 647,373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,045.40 : 1,488,413.70 = 431,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,045.40/1,488,413.70 = 431,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,045.40x = 1,488,413.70 × 431,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,045.40x = 642,224,017,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,224,017,786.14/992,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,373.62

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