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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,010.62, 979,068.76 and 332,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,010.62, 979,068.76 and 332,542.16 is: 498,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,010.62 : 979,068.76 = 332,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,010.62/979,068.76 = 332,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,010.62x = 979,068.76 × 332,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,010.62x = 325,581,635,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,581,635,343.58/653,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,585.51

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