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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,942.80, 709,759.80 and 332,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,942.80, 709,759.80 and 332,974.80 is: 499,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,942.80 : 709,759.80 = 332,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,942.80/709,759.80 = 332,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,942.80x = 709,759.80 × 332,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,942.80x = 236,332,127,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,332,127,453.04/472,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,705.52

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