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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,719.62, 795,705.87 and 332,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,719.62, 795,705.87 and 332,134 is: 497,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,719.62 : 795,705.87 = 332,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,719.62/795,705.87 = 332,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,719.62x = 795,705.87 × 332,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,719.62x = 264,280,973,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,280,973,426.58/531,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,030.70

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