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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,164.72, 1,493,516.40 and 463,886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,164.72, 1,493,516.40 and 463,886.64 is: 694,792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,164.72 : 1,493,516.40 = 463,886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,164.72/1,493,516.40 = 463,886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,164.72x = 1,493,516.40 × 463,886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,164.72x = 692,822,304,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,822,304,580.90/997,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,792.24

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