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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,480.38, 1,246,708.50 and 476,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,480.38, 1,246,708.50 and 476,414.94 is: 713,470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,480.38 : 1,246,708.50 = 476,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,480.38/1,246,708.50 = 476,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,480.38x = 1,246,708.50 × 476,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,480.38x = 593,950,555,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,950,555,224.99/832,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,470.94

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