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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,566.26, 1,489,352.89 and 461,460.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,566.26, 1,489,352.89 and 461,460.97 is: 691,728.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,566.26 : 1,489,352.89 = 461,460.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,566.26/1,489,352.89 = 461,460.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,566.26x = 1,489,352.89 × 461,460.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,566.26x = 687,278,229,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,278,229,291.70/993,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,728.63

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