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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,263.57, 693,305.69 and 332,552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,263.57, 693,305.69 and 332,552.37 is: 459,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,263.57 : 693,305.69 = 332,552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,263.57/693,305.69 = 332,552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,263.57x = 693,305.69 × 332,552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,263.57x = 230,560,448,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,560,448,681.22/502,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,042.75

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