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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,811.86, 648,279.08 and 332,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,811.86, 648,279.08 and 332,042.12 is: 498,494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,811.86 : 648,279.08 = 332,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,811.86/648,279.08 = 332,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,811.86x = 648,279.08 × 332,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,811.86x = 215,255,955,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,255,955,173.24/431,811.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,494.78

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