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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,856.80, 571,424.40 and 332,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,856.80, 571,424.40 and 332,479.20 is: 497,533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,856.80 : 571,424.40 = 332,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,856.80/571,424.40 = 332,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,856.80x = 571,424.40 × 332,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,856.80x = 189,986,727,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,986,727,372.48/381,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,533.96

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