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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,750.67, 775,116.27 and 332,317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,750.67, 775,116.27 and 332,317.62 is: 458,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,750.67 : 775,116.27 = 332,317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,750.67/775,116.27 = 332,317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,750.67x = 775,116.27 × 332,317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,750.67x = 257,584,796,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,584,796,838.26/561,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,539.37

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