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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,941.72, 1,250,054.34 and 433,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,941.72, 1,250,054.34 and 433,683 is: 650,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,941.72 : 1,250,054.34 = 433,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,941.72/1,250,054.34 = 433,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,941.72x = 1,250,054.34 × 433,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,941.72x = 542,127,316,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,127,316,334.22/832,941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,858.64

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