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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,040.40, 1,491,838.20 and 461,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,040.40, 1,491,838.20 and 461,627.40 is: 692,802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,040.40 : 1,491,838.20 = 461,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,040.40/1,491,838.20 = 461,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,040.40x = 1,491,838.20 × 461,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,040.40x = 688,673,389,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,673,389,486.68/994,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,802.21

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