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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,736, 795,730.44 and 332,150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,736, 795,730.44 and 332,150.38 is: 497,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,736 : 795,730.44 = 332,150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,736/795,730.44 = 332,150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,736x = 795,730.44 × 332,150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,736x = 264,302,168,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,302,168,023.57/531,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,055.25

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