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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,497.99, 1,492,499.68 and 462,896.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,497.99, 1,492,499.68 and 462,896.11 is: 693,300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,497.99 : 1,492,499.68 = 462,896.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,497.99/1,492,499.68 = 462,896.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,497.99x = 1,492,499.68 × 462,896.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,497.99x = 690,872,296,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,872,296,048.25/996,497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,300.24

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