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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,624.22, 608,691.40 and 332,892.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,624.22, 608,691.40 and 332,892.61 is: 497,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,624.22 : 608,691.40 = 332,892.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,624.22/608,691.40 = 332,892.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,624.22x = 608,691.40 × 332,892.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,624.22x = 202,628,866,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,628,866,476.59/407,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,097.22

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