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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,268.32, 693,312.24 and 332,557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,268.32, 693,312.24 and 332,557.12 is: 459,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,268.32 : 693,312.24 = 332,557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,268.32/693,312.24 = 332,557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,268.32x = 693,312.24 × 332,557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,268.32x = 230,565,921,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,565,921,795.15/502,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,049.30

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