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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,266.32, 693,309.48 and 332,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,266.32, 693,309.48 and 332,555.12 is: 459,046.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,266.32 : 693,309.48 = 332,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,266.32/693,309.48 = 332,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,266.32x = 693,309.48 × 332,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,266.32x = 230,563,617,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,563,617,318.54/502,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,046.54

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