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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,293.49, 693,346.98 and 332,582.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,293.49, 693,346.98 and 332,582.29 is: 459,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,293.49 : 693,346.98 = 332,582.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,293.49/693,346.98 = 332,582.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,293.49x = 693,346.98 × 332,582.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,293.49x = 230,594,926,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,594,926,372.98/502,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,084.04

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