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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,454.67, 792,729.43 and 332,741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,454.67, 792,729.43 and 332,741.96 is: 459,173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,454.67 : 792,729.43 = 332,741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,454.67/792,729.43 = 332,741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,454.67x = 792,729.43 × 332,741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,454.67x = 263,774,344,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,774,344,336.79/574,454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,173.47

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