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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,624.40, 1,492,714.20 and 462,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,624.40, 1,492,714.20 and 462,211.40 is: 693,678.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,624.40 : 1,492,714.20 = 462,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,624.40/1,492,714.20 = 462,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,624.40x = 1,492,714.20 × 462,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,624.40x = 689,949,520,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,949,520,181.88/994,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,678.46

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