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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,033.45, 1,488,383.73 and 459,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,033.45, 1,488,383.73 and 459,427.32 is: 688,601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,033.45 : 1,488,383.73 = 459,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,033.45/1,488,383.73 = 459,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,033.45x = 1,488,383.73 × 459,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,033.45x = 683,804,148,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,804,148,205.50/993,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,601.32

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