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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,194.32, 1,247,187.98 and 427,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,194.32, 1,247,187.98 and 427,370.18 is: 640,488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,194.32 : 1,247,187.98 = 427,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,194.32/1,247,187.98 = 427,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,194.32x = 1,247,187.98 × 427,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,194.32x = 533,010,943,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,010,943,133.65/832,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,488.57

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