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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,417.40, 1,492,403.70 and 462,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,417.40, 1,492,403.70 and 462,004.40 is: 693,367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,417.40 : 1,492,403.70 = 462,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,417.40/1,492,403.70 = 462,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,417.40x = 1,492,403.70 × 462,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,417.40x = 689,497,075,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,497,075,976.28/994,417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,367.87

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