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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,328, 457,458.10 and 289,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,328, 457,458.10 and 289,812.72 is: 398,934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,328 : 457,458.10 = 289,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,328/457,458.10 = 289,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,328x = 457,458.10 × 289,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,328x = 132,577,176,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,577,176,247.03/332,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,934.72

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