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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,458.60, 1,491,687.90 and 434,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,458.60, 1,491,687.90 and 434,586.60 is: 651,879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,458.60 : 1,491,687.90 = 434,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,458.60/1,491,687.90 = 434,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,458.60x = 1,491,687.90 × 434,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,458.60x = 648,267,572,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,267,572,722.14/994,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,879.90

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