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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,129.40, 1,490,471.70 and 460,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,129.40, 1,490,471.70 and 460,716.40 is: 691,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,129.40 : 1,490,471.70 = 460,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,129.40/1,490,471.70 = 460,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,129.40x = 1,490,471.70 × 460,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,129.40x = 686,684,755,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,684,755,925.88/993,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,435.33

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