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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,245.40, 457,533.73 and 288,617.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,245.40, 457,533.73 and 288,617.93 is: 397,454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,245.40 : 457,533.73 = 288,617.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,245.40/457,533.73 = 288,617.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,245.40x = 457,533.73 × 288,617.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,245.40x = 132,052,439,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,052,439,202.65/332,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,454.54

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