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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,019.45, 1,488,362.77 and 459,413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,019.45, 1,488,362.77 and 459,413.32 is: 688,580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,019.45 : 1,488,362.77 = 459,413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,019.45/1,488,362.77 = 459,413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,019.45x = 1,488,362.77 × 459,413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,019.45x = 683,773,681,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,773,681,530.10/993,019.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,580.35

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