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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,938.20, 1,490,907.30 and 461,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,938.20, 1,490,907.30 and 461,282.20 is: 691,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,938.20 : 1,490,907.30 = 461,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,938.20/1,490,907.30 = 461,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,938.20x = 1,490,907.30 × 461,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,938.20x = 687,728,999,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,728,999,340.06/993,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,923.30

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