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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,031.40, 1,491,824.70 and 461,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,031.40, 1,491,824.70 and 461,618.40 is: 692,788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,031.40 : 1,491,824.70 = 461,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,031.40/1,491,824.70 = 461,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,031.40x = 1,491,824.70 × 461,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,031.40x = 688,653,731,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,653,731,094.48/994,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,788.71

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