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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,232.80, 1,407,747.68 and 464,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,232.80, 1,407,747.68 and 464,927.20 is: 697,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,232.80 : 1,407,747.68 = 464,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,232.80/1,407,747.68 = 464,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,232.80x = 1,407,747.68 × 464,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,232.80x = 654,500,187,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,500,187,168.90/938,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,588.26

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