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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,229.77, 700,266.46 and 332,078.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,229.77, 700,266.46 and 332,078.50 is: 497,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,229.77 : 700,266.46 = 332,078.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,229.77/700,266.46 = 332,078.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,229.77x = 700,266.46 × 332,078.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,229.77x = 232,543,435,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,543,435,637.11/467,229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,706.80

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