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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,806.92, 1,399,061.70 and 333,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,806.92, 1,399,061.70 and 333,656.40 is: 500,431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,806.92 : 1,399,061.70 = 333,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,806.92/1,399,061.70 = 333,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,806.92x = 1,399,061.70 × 333,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,806.92x = 466,805,890,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,805,890,199.88/932,806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,431.42

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