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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,220.70, 775,865.51 and 332,962.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,220.70, 775,865.51 and 332,962.93 is: 459,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,220.70 : 775,865.51 = 332,962.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,220.70/775,865.51 = 332,962.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,220.70x = 775,865.51 × 332,962.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,220.70x = 258,334,453,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,334,453,495.54/562,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,489.40

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