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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,035.37, 1,489,331.39 and 460,487.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,035.37, 1,489,331.39 and 460,487.21 is: 690,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,035.37 : 1,489,331.39 = 460,487.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,035.37/1,489,331.39 = 460,487.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,035.37x = 1,489,331.39 × 460,487.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,035.37x = 685,818,046,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,818,046,797.43/993,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,628.02

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