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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,636.97, 608,710.43 and 332,905.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,636.97, 608,710.43 and 332,905.37 is: 497,116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,636.97 : 608,710.43 = 332,905.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,636.97/608,710.43 = 332,905.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,636.97x = 608,710.43 × 332,905.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,636.97x = 202,642,966,213.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,642,966,213.93/407,636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,116.26

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