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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,196.40, 1,488,640.20 and 431,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,196.40, 1,488,640.20 and 431,633.20 is: 647,600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,196.40 : 1,488,640.20 = 431,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,196.40/1,488,640.20 = 431,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,196.40x = 1,488,640.20 × 431,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,196.40x = 642,546,533,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,546,533,174.64/992,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,600.15

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