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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,113.80, 571,809.90 and 332,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,113.80, 571,809.90 and 332,736.20 is: 497,919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,113.80 : 571,809.90 = 332,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,113.80/571,809.90 = 332,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,113.80x = 571,809.90 × 332,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,113.80x = 190,261,853,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,261,853,248.38/382,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,919.35

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