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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,550.15, 656,468.64 and 332,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,550.15, 656,468.64 and 332,870.27 is: 459,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,550.15 : 656,468.64 = 332,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,550.15/656,468.64 = 332,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,550.15x = 656,468.64 × 332,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,550.15x = 218,518,890,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,518,890,160.99/475,550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,507.57

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