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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,331.10, 496,996.65 and 305,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,331.10, 496,996.65 and 305,670.30 is: 458,505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,331.10 : 496,996.65 = 305,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,331.10/496,996.65 = 305,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,331.10x = 496,996.65 × 305,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,331.10x = 151,917,115,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,917,115,104.50/331,331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,505.45

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