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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,001.40, 1,398,002.10 and 333,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,001.40, 1,398,002.10 and 333,249.40 is: 499,874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,001.40 : 1,398,002.10 = 333,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,001.40/1,398,002.10 = 333,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,001.40x = 1,398,002.10 × 333,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,001.40x = 465,883,361,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,883,361,023.74/932,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,874.10

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