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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,233.78, 759,330.38 and 332,412.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,233.78, 759,330.38 and 332,412.17 is: 458,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,233.78 : 759,330.38 = 332,412.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,233.78/759,330.38 = 332,412.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,233.78x = 759,330.38 × 332,412.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,233.78x = 252,410,659,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,410,659,362.73/550,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,733.48

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