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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,382.14, 759,535.08 and 332,560.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,382.14, 759,535.08 and 332,560.59 is: 458,938.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,382.14 : 759,535.08 = 332,560.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,382.14/759,535.08 = 332,560.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,382.14x = 759,535.08 × 332,560.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,382.14x = 252,591,430,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,591,430,235.14/550,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,938.27

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