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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,173.26, 1,498,981.02 and 466,403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,173.26, 1,498,981.02 and 466,403.32 is: 699,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,173.26 : 1,498,981.02 = 466,403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,173.26/1,498,981.02 = 466,403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,173.26x = 1,498,981.02 × 466,403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,173.26x = 699,129,724,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,129,724,344.99/999,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,708.20

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