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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,345.80, 1,488,057.90 and 431,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,345.80, 1,488,057.90 and 431,091.40 is: 646,436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,345.80 : 1,488,057.90 = 431,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,345.80/1,488,057.90 = 431,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,345.80x = 1,488,057.90 × 431,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,345.80x = 641,488,963,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,488,963,392.06/992,345.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,436.92

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