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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,475.75, 1,488,713.64 and 431,510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,475.75, 1,488,713.64 and 431,510.25 is: 647,265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,475.75 : 1,488,713.64 = 431,510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,475.75/1,488,713.64 = 431,510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,475.75x = 1,488,713.64 × 431,510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,475.75x = 642,395,194,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,395,194,974.81/992,475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,265.38

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