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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,133.47, 1,492,273.71 and 462,598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,133.47, 1,492,273.71 and 462,598.97 is: 693,700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,133.47 : 1,492,273.71 = 462,598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,133.47/1,492,273.71 = 462,598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,133.47x = 1,492,273.71 × 462,598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,133.47x = 690,324,273,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,324,273,742.71/995,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,700.19

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