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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,044.40, 1,491,844.20 and 461,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,044.40, 1,491,844.20 and 461,631.40 is: 692,808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,044.40 : 1,491,844.20 = 461,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,044.40/1,491,844.20 = 461,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,044.40x = 1,491,844.20 × 461,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,044.40x = 688,682,126,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,682,126,627.88/994,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,808.22

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