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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,264.82, 693,307.41 and 332,553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,264.82, 693,307.41 and 332,553.62 is: 459,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,264.82 : 693,307.41 = 332,553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,264.82/693,307.41 = 332,553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,264.82x = 693,307.41 × 332,553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,264.82x = 230,561,888,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,561,888,968.32/502,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,044.47

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