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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,297.21, 759,417.98 and 332,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,297.21, 759,417.98 and 332,475.60 is: 458,821.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,297.21 : 759,417.98 = 332,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,297.21/759,417.98 = 332,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,297.21x = 759,417.98 × 332,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,297.21x = 252,487,948,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,487,948,403.11/550,297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,821.06

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