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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,932, 1,149,357.96 and 470,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,932, 1,149,357.96 and 470,333.88 is: 649,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,932 : 1,149,357.96 = 470,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,932/1,149,357.96 = 470,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,932x = 1,149,357.96 × 470,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,932x = 540,581,988,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,581,988,835.69/832,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,010.95

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