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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,161.78, 644,011.41 and 332,792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,161.78, 644,011.41 and 332,792.50 is: 458,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,161.78 : 644,011.41 = 332,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,161.78/644,011.41 = 332,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,161.78x = 644,011.41 × 332,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,161.78x = 214,322,167,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,322,167,162.43/467,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,775.05

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