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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,578.16, 661,347.74 and 332,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,578.16, 661,347.74 and 332,314.26 is: 496,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,578.16 : 661,347.74 = 332,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,578.16/661,347.74 = 332,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,578.16x = 661,347.74 × 332,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,578.16x = 219,775,284,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,775,284,820.77/442,578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,579.60

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