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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,290.99, 693,343.53 and 332,579.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,290.99, 693,343.53 and 332,579.79 is: 459,080.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,290.99 : 693,343.53 = 332,579.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,290.99/693,343.53 = 332,579.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,290.99x = 693,343.53 × 332,579.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,290.99x = 230,592,045,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,592,045,605.26/502,290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,080.59

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