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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,789.63, 558,090.47 and 331,924.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,789.63, 558,090.47 and 331,924.19 is: 457,629.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,789.63 : 558,090.47 = 331,924.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,789.63/558,090.47 = 331,924.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,789.63x = 558,090.47 × 331,924.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,789.63x = 185,243,725,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,243,725,240.83/404,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,629.63

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