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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,263.82, 693,306.03 and 332,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,263.82, 693,306.03 and 332,552.62 is: 459,043.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,263.82 : 693,306.03 = 332,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,263.82/693,306.03 = 332,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,263.82x = 693,306.03 × 332,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,263.82x = 230,560,736,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,560,736,738.30/502,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,043.09

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