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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,383.14, 759,536.46 and 332,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,383.14, 759,536.46 and 332,561.59 is: 458,939.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,383.14 : 759,536.46 = 332,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,383.14/759,536.46 = 332,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,383.14x = 759,536.46 × 332,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,383.14x = 252,592,652,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,592,652,800.57/550,383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,939.66

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