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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,145.06, 792,268.61 and 332,443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,145.06, 792,268.61 and 332,443.98 is: 458,742.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,145.06 : 792,268.61 = 332,443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,145.06/792,268.61 = 332,443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,145.06x = 792,268.61 × 332,443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,145.06x = 263,384,928,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,384,928,275.25/574,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,742.83

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