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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,028.40, 1,491,820.20 and 461,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,028.40, 1,491,820.20 and 461,615.40 is: 692,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,028.40 : 1,491,820.20 = 461,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,028.40/1,491,820.20 = 461,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,028.40x = 1,491,820.20 × 461,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,028.40x = 688,647,178,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,647,178,351.08/994,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,784.21

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