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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,261.57, 693,302.93 and 332,550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,261.57, 693,302.93 and 332,550.37 is: 459,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,261.57 : 693,302.93 = 332,550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,261.57/693,302.93 = 332,550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,261.57x = 693,302.93 × 332,550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,261.57x = 230,558,145,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,558,145,893.58/502,261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,039.99

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