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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,436.56, 651,799.72 and 329,144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,436.56, 651,799.72 and 329,144.32 is: 454,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,436.56 : 651,799.72 = 329,144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,436.56/651,799.72 = 329,144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,436.56x = 651,799.72 × 329,144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,436.56x = 214,536,175,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,536,175,615.59/472,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,105.79

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