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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,938.72, 1,250,049.84 and 433,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,938.72, 1,250,049.84 and 433,680 is: 650,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,938.72 : 1,250,049.84 = 433,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,938.72/1,250,049.84 = 433,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,938.72x = 1,250,049.84 × 433,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,938.72x = 542,121,614,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,121,614,611.20/832,938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,854.14

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