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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,033.72, 497,673.06 and 291,974.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,033.72, 497,673.06 and 291,974.21 is: 437,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,033.72 : 497,673.06 = 291,974.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,033.72/497,673.06 = 291,974.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,033.72x = 497,673.06 × 291,974.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,033.72x = 145,307,696,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,307,696,043.42/332,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,629.34

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