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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,151.40, 1,490,504.70 and 460,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,151.40, 1,490,504.70 and 460,738.40 is: 691,468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,151.40 : 1,490,504.70 = 460,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,151.40/1,490,504.70 = 460,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,151.40x = 1,490,504.70 × 460,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,151.40x = 686,732,750,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,732,750,670.48/993,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,468.34

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