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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,019.95, 1,488,363.52 and 459,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,019.95, 1,488,363.52 and 459,413.82 is: 688,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,019.95 : 1,488,363.52 = 459,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,019.95/1,488,363.52 = 459,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,019.95x = 1,488,363.52 × 459,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,019.95x = 683,774,770,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,774,770,271.85/993,019.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,581.10

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