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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,446.80, 1,493,656.20 and 462,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,446.80, 1,493,656.20 and 462,693.60 is: 694,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,446.80 : 1,493,656.20 = 462,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,446.80/1,493,656.20 = 462,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,446.80x = 1,493,656.20 × 462,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,446.80x = 691,105,164,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,105,164,340.32/995,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,266.30

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