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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,656.17, 656,614.82 and 332,976.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,656.17, 656,614.82 and 332,976.29 is: 459,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,656.17 : 656,614.82 = 332,976.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,656.17/656,614.82 = 332,976.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,656.17x = 656,614.82 × 332,976.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,656.17x = 218,637,164,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,637,164,271.98/475,656.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,653.80

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