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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,643.54, 750,965.28 and 332,492.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,643.54, 750,965.28 and 332,492.29 is: 498,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,643.54 : 750,965.28 = 332,492.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,643.54/750,965.28 = 332,492.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,643.54x = 750,965.28 × 332,492.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,643.54x = 249,690,165,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,690,165,657.69/500,643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,738.42

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