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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,879.01, 626,915.85 and 332,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,879.01, 626,915.85 and 332,812 is: 499,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,879.01 : 626,915.85 = 332,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,879.01/626,915.85 = 332,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,879.01x = 626,915.85 × 332,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,879.01x = 208,645,117,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,645,117,870.20/417,879.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,295.52

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