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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,102.79, 1,499,146.26 and 466,546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,102.79, 1,499,146.26 and 466,546.42 is: 700,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,102.79 : 1,499,146.26 = 466,546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,102.79/1,499,146.26 = 466,546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,102.79x = 1,499,146.26 × 466,546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,102.79x = 699,421,320,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,421,320,659.39/999,102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,049.41

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