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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,064.40, 1,491,874.20 and 461,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,064.40, 1,491,874.20 and 461,651.40 is: 692,838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,064.40 : 1,491,874.20 = 461,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,064.40/1,491,874.20 = 461,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,064.40x = 1,491,874.20 × 461,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,064.40x = 688,725,813,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,725,813,053.88/994,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,838.22

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