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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,796.35, 1,489,342.14 and 460,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,796.35, 1,489,342.14 and 460,371.20 is: 690,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,796.35 : 1,489,342.14 = 460,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,796.35/1,489,342.14 = 460,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,796.35x = 1,489,342.14 × 460,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,796.35x = 685,650,220,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,650,220,755.66/992,796.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,625.25

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