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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,269.32, 693,313.62 and 332,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,269.32, 693,313.62 and 332,558.12 is: 459,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,269.32 : 693,313.62 = 332,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,269.32/693,313.62 = 332,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,269.32x = 693,313.62 × 332,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,269.32x = 230,567,074,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,567,074,037.59/502,269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,050.68

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