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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,330.40, 496,995.60 and 229,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,330.40, 496,995.60 and 229,853.60 is: 344,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,330.40 : 496,995.60 = 229,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,330.40/496,995.60 = 229,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,330.40x = 496,995.60 × 229,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,330.40x = 114,236,227,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,236,227,844.16/331,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,780.40

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