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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,167.32, 744,064.38 and 332,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,167.32, 744,064.38 and 332,481.24 is: 458,832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,167.32 : 744,064.38 = 332,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,167.32/744,064.38 = 332,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,167.32x = 744,064.38 × 332,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,167.32x = 247,387,447,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,387,447,702.23/539,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,832.42

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