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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,806.17, 1,399,059.68 and 333,655.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,806.17, 1,399,059.68 and 333,655.65 is: 500,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,806.17 : 1,399,059.68 = 333,655.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,806.17/1,399,059.68 = 333,655.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,806.17x = 1,399,059.68 × 333,655.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,806.17x = 466,804,165,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,804,165,250.91/932,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,429.97

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