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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,065.96, 684,909.11 and 332,967.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,065.96, 684,909.11 and 332,967.09 is: 459,721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,065.96 : 684,909.11 = 332,967.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,065.96/684,909.11 = 332,967.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,065.96x = 684,909.11 × 332,967.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,065.96x = 228,052,193,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,052,193,271.19/496,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,721.51

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