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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,672.88, 751,009.17 and 332,521.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,672.88, 751,009.17 and 332,521.53 is: 498,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,672.88 : 751,009.17 = 332,521.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,672.88/751,009.17 = 332,521.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,672.88x = 751,009.17 × 332,521.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,672.88x = 249,726,718,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,726,718,252.43/500,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,782.20

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