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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,237.59, 759,335.58 and 332,415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,237.59, 759,335.58 and 332,415.97 is: 458,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,237.59 : 759,335.58 = 332,415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,237.59/759,335.58 = 332,415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,237.59x = 759,335.58 × 332,415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,237.59x = 252,415,271,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,415,271,482.87/550,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,738.69

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