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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,131.95, 1,492,271.46 and 462,597.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,131.95, 1,492,271.46 and 462,597.45 is: 693,697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,131.95 : 1,492,271.46 = 462,597.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,131.95/1,492,271.46 = 462,597.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,131.95x = 1,492,271.46 × 462,597.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,131.95x = 690,320,972,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,320,972,103.78/995,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,697.93

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