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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,172.26, 1,498,979.52 and 466,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,172.26, 1,498,979.52 and 466,402.32 is: 699,706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,172.26 : 1,498,979.52 = 466,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,172.26/1,498,979.52 = 466,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,172.26x = 1,498,979.52 × 466,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,172.26x = 699,127,525,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,127,525,760.49/999,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,706.70

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