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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,235.21, 615,284.51 and 332,861.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,235.21, 615,284.51 and 332,861.13 is: 458,960.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,235.21 : 615,284.51 = 332,861.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,235.21/615,284.51 = 332,861.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,235.21x = 615,284.51 × 332,861.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,235.21x = 204,804,295,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,804,295,605.79/446,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,960.41

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