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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,579.16, 661,349.23 and 332,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,579.16, 661,349.23 and 332,315.26 is: 496,581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,579.16 : 661,349.23 = 332,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,579.16/661,349.23 = 332,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,579.16x = 661,349.23 × 332,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,579.16x = 219,776,441,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,776,441,318.25/442,579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,581.09

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