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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,239.36, 759,338.06 and 332,417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,239.36, 759,338.06 and 332,417.75 is: 458,741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,239.36 : 759,338.06 = 332,417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,239.36/759,338.06 = 332,417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,239.36x = 759,338.06 × 332,417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,239.36x = 252,417,443,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,417,443,935.79/550,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,741.16

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