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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,919.52, 700,729.68 and 331,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,919.52, 700,729.68 and 331,966.56 is: 498,198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,919.52 : 700,729.68 = 331,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,919.52/700,729.68 = 331,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,919.52x = 700,729.68 × 331,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,919.52x = 232,618,821,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,618,821,359.50/466,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,198.96

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