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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,169.90, 1,488,600.45 and 431,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,169.90, 1,488,600.45 and 431,606.70 is: 647,560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,169.90 : 1,488,600.45 = 431,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,169.90/1,488,600.45 = 431,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,169.90x = 1,488,600.45 × 431,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,169.90x = 642,489,927,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,489,927,843.02/992,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,560.39

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