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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,459.09, 556,253.25 and 330,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,459.09, 556,253.25 and 330,591.08 is: 455,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,459.09 : 556,253.25 = 330,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,459.09/556,253.25 = 330,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,459.09x = 556,253.25 × 330,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,459.09x = 183,892,362,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,892,362,671.01/403,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,789.37

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