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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,265.32, 693,308.10 and 332,554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,265.32, 693,308.10 and 332,554.12 is: 459,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,265.32 : 693,308.10 = 332,554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,265.32/693,308.10 = 332,554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,265.32x = 693,308.10 × 332,554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,265.32x = 230,562,465,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,562,465,084.37/502,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,045.16

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