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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,228.77, 700,264.96 and 332,077.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,228.77, 700,264.96 and 332,077.50 is: 497,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,228.77 : 700,264.96 = 332,077.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,228.77/700,264.96 = 332,077.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,228.77x = 700,264.96 × 332,077.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,228.77x = 232,542,237,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,542,237,254.40/467,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,705.30

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