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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,295.03, 752,201.03 and 332,931.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,295.03, 752,201.03 and 332,931.87 is: 499,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,295.03 : 752,201.03 = 332,931.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,295.03/752,201.03 = 332,931.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,295.03x = 752,201.03 × 332,931.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,295.03x = 250,431,696,366.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,431,696,366.16/501,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,569.48

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