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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,418.40, 1,492,405.20 and 462,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,418.40, 1,492,405.20 and 462,005.40 is: 693,369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,418.40 : 1,492,405.20 = 462,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,418.40/1,492,405.20 = 462,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,418.40x = 1,492,405.20 × 462,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,418.40x = 689,499,261,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,499,261,388.08/994,418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,369.37

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