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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,131.60, 1,499,189.49 and 466,575.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,131.60, 1,499,189.49 and 466,575.23 is: 700,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,131.60 : 1,499,189.49 = 466,575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,131.60/1,499,189.49 = 466,575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,131.60x = 1,499,189.49 × 466,575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,131.60x = 699,484,684,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,484,684,858.31/999,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,092.64

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