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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,544.15, 656,460.35 and 332,864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,544.15, 656,460.35 and 332,864.27 is: 459,499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,544.15 : 656,460.35 = 332,864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,544.15/656,460.35 = 332,864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,544.15x = 656,460.35 × 332,864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,544.15x = 218,512,190,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,512,190,240.07/475,544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,499.28

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