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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,233.14, 615,281.40 and 332,859.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,233.14, 615,281.40 and 332,859.06 is: 458,957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,233.14 : 615,281.40 = 332,859.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,233.14/615,281.40 = 332,859.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,233.14x = 615,281.40 × 332,859.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,233.14x = 204,801,988,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,801,988,439.48/446,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,957.37

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