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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,064.96, 684,907.73 and 332,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,064.96, 684,907.73 and 332,966.09 is: 459,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,064.96 : 684,907.73 = 332,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,064.96/684,907.73 = 332,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,064.96x = 684,907.73 × 332,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,064.96x = 228,051,043,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,051,043,779.51/496,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,720.13

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