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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,192.82, 1,247,185.72 and 427,368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,192.82, 1,247,185.72 and 427,368.67 is: 640,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,192.82 : 1,247,185.72 = 427,368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,192.82/1,247,185.72 = 427,368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,192.82x = 1,247,185.72 × 427,368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,192.82x = 533,008,106,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,008,106,831.06/832,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,486.31

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