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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,556.73, 1,067,685.77 and 332,503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,556.73, 1,067,685.77 and 332,503.62 is: 498,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,556.73 : 1,067,685.77 = 332,503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,556.73/1,067,685.77 = 332,503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,556.73x = 1,067,685.77 × 332,503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,556.73x = 355,009,380,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,009,380,374.93/711,556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,919.29

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