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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,962.19, 651,578.83 and 329,462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,962.19, 651,578.83 and 329,462.59 is: 453,885.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,962.19 : 651,578.83 = 329,462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,962.19/651,578.83 = 329,462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,962.19x = 651,578.83 × 329,462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,962.19x = 214,670,848,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,670,848,920.97/472,962.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,885.86

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