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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,324.80, 1,414,987.20 and 470,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,324.80, 1,414,987.20 and 470,932.80 is: 706,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,324.80 : 1,414,987.20 = 470,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,324.80/1,414,987.20 = 470,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,324.80x = 1,414,987.20 × 470,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,324.80x = 666,363,884,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,363,884,060.16/943,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,399.20

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