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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,565.26, 1,489,351.39 and 461,459.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,565.26, 1,489,351.39 and 461,459.97 is: 691,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,565.26 : 1,489,351.39 = 461,459.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,565.26/1,489,351.39 = 461,459.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,565.26x = 1,489,351.39 × 461,459.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,565.26x = 687,276,046,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,276,046,595.21/993,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,727.13

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