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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,487.60, 1,494,731.40 and 465,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,487.60, 1,494,731.40 and 465,046.60 is: 697,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,487.60 : 1,494,731.40 = 465,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,487.60/1,494,731.40 = 465,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,487.60x = 1,494,731.40 × 465,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,487.60x = 695,119,755,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,119,755,483.24/996,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,569.90

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