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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,871.08, 609,808.17 and 332,782.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,871.08, 609,808.17 and 332,782.98 is: 459,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,871.08 : 609,808.17 = 332,782.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,871.08/609,808.17 = 332,782.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,871.08x = 609,808.17 × 332,782.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,871.08x = 202,933,780,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,933,780,040.95/441,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,260.15

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