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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,161.72, 1,493,511.90 and 463,883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,161.72, 1,493,511.90 and 463,883.64 is: 694,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,161.72 : 1,493,511.90 = 463,883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,161.72/1,493,511.90 = 463,883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,161.72x = 1,493,511.90 × 463,883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,161.72x = 692,815,736,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,815,736,555.32/997,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,787.74

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