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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,266.82, 693,310.17 and 332,555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,266.82, 693,310.17 and 332,555.62 is: 459,047.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,266.82 : 693,310.17 = 332,555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,266.82/693,310.17 = 332,555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,266.82x = 693,310.17 × 332,555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,266.82x = 230,564,193,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,564,193,436.66/502,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,047.23

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