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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,642.54, 750,963.78 and 332,491.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,642.54, 750,963.78 and 332,491.29 is: 498,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,642.54 : 750,963.78 = 332,491.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,642.54/750,963.78 = 332,491.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,642.54x = 750,963.78 × 332,491.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,642.54x = 249,688,915,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,688,915,955.48/500,642.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,736.92

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