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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,273.36, 693,319.12 and 332,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,273.36, 693,319.12 and 332,562.16 is: 459,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,273.36 : 693,319.12 = 332,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,273.36/693,319.12 = 332,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,273.36x = 693,319.12 × 332,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,273.36x = 230,571,704,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,571,704,116.50/502,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,056.21

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