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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,961.69, 651,578.14 and 329,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,961.69, 651,578.14 and 329,462.09 is: 453,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,961.69 : 651,578.14 = 329,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,961.69/651,578.14 = 329,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,961.69x = 651,578.14 × 329,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,961.69x = 214,670,295,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,670,295,802.71/472,961.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,885.17

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