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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,561.46, 1,492,594.62 and 462,959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,561.46, 1,492,594.62 and 462,959.74 is: 693,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,561.46 : 1,492,594.62 = 462,959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,561.46/1,492,594.62 = 462,959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,561.46x = 1,492,594.62 × 462,959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,561.46x = 691,011,217,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,011,217,200.60/996,561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,395.49

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