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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,273.89, 695,972.09 and 332,164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,273.89, 695,972.09 and 332,164.28 is: 458,435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,273.89 : 695,972.09 = 332,164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,273.89/695,972.09 = 332,164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,273.89x = 695,972.09 × 332,164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,273.89x = 231,177,070,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,177,070,745.29/504,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,435.53

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