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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,941.80, 1,491,350.10 and 461,188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,941.80, 1,491,350.10 and 461,188.60 is: 691,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,941.80 : 1,491,350.10 = 461,188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,941.80/1,491,350.10 = 461,188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,941.80x = 1,491,350.10 × 461,188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,941.80x = 687,793,664,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,793,664,728.86/993,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,985.85

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