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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329,727.50, 1,994,591.25 and 332,455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329,727.50, 1,994,591.25 and 332,455.50 is: 498,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329,727.50 : 1,994,591.25 = 332,455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329,727.50/1,994,591.25 = 332,455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329,727.50x = 1,994,591.25 × 332,455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329,727.50x = 663,112,831,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,112,831,314.38/1,329,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,683.25

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