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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,158.47, 1,489,885.95 and 460,733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,158.47, 1,489,885.95 and 460,733.32 is: 691,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,158.47 : 1,489,885.95 = 460,733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,158.47/1,489,885.95 = 460,733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,158.47x = 1,489,885.95 × 460,733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,158.47x = 686,440,100,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,440,100,164.85/993,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,168.75

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