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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,154.98, 1,489,880.68 and 460,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,154.98, 1,489,880.68 and 460,729.82 is: 691,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,154.98 : 1,489,880.68 = 460,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,154.98/1,489,880.68 = 460,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,154.98x = 1,489,880.68 × 460,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,154.98x = 686,432,457,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,432,457,517.88/993,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,163.49

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