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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,021.70, 1,398,032.55 and 333,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,021.70, 1,398,032.55 and 333,002.40 is: 499,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,021.70 : 1,398,032.55 = 333,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,021.70/1,398,032.55 = 333,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,021.70x = 1,398,032.55 × 333,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,021.70x = 465,548,194,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,548,194,428.12/932,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,503.60

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