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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,671.38, 751,006.92 and 332,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,671.38, 751,006.92 and 332,520 is: 498,779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,671.38 : 751,006.92 = 332,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,671.38/751,006.92 = 332,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,671.38x = 751,006.92 × 332,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,671.38x = 249,724,821,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,724,821,038.40/500,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,779.90

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