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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,495.14, 1,492,495.41 and 462,893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,495.14, 1,492,495.41 and 462,893.27 is: 693,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,495.14 : 1,492,495.41 = 462,893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,495.14/1,492,495.41 = 462,893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,495.14x = 1,492,495.41 × 462,893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,495.14x = 690,866,073,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,866,073,332.41/996,495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,295.98

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