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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,055.40, 1,491,860.70 and 461,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,055.40, 1,491,860.70 and 461,642.40 is: 692,824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,055.40 : 1,491,860.70 = 461,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,055.40/1,491,860.70 = 461,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,055.40x = 1,491,860.70 × 461,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,055.40x = 688,706,154,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,706,154,013.68/994,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,824.72

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