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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,859.08, 702,035.87 and 331,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,859.08, 702,035.87 and 331,960.46 is: 498,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,859.08 : 702,035.87 = 331,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,859.08/702,035.87 = 331,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,859.08x = 702,035.87 × 331,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,859.08x = 233,048,145,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,048,145,171.72/467,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,116.12

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