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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,157.43, 792,285.71 and 332,456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,157.43, 792,285.71 and 332,456.40 is: 458,759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,157.43 : 792,285.71 = 332,456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,157.43/792,285.71 = 332,456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,157.43x = 792,285.71 × 332,456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,157.43x = 263,400,453,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,400,453,255.76/574,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,759.98

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