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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,002.60, 498,003.90 and 306,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,002.60, 498,003.90 and 306,341.80 is: 459,512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,002.60 : 498,003.90 = 306,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,002.60/498,003.90 = 306,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,002.60x = 498,003.90 × 306,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,002.60x = 152,559,411,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,559,411,133.02/332,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,512.70

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