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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,230.79, 759,326.24 and 332,409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,230.79, 759,326.24 and 332,409.17 is: 458,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,230.79 : 759,326.24 = 332,409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,230.79/759,326.24 = 332,409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,230.79x = 759,326.24 × 332,409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,230.79x = 252,407,007,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,407,007,095.94/550,230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,729.34

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