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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,198.40, 1,488,643.20 and 431,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,198.40, 1,488,643.20 and 431,635.20 is: 647,603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,198.40 : 1,488,643.20 = 431,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,198.40/1,488,643.20 = 431,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,198.40x = 1,488,643.20 × 431,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,198.40x = 642,550,805,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,550,805,360.64/992,198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,603.15

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