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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,003.16, 498,506.40 and 265,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,003.16, 498,506.40 and 265,245.12 is: 398,268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,003.16 : 498,506.40 = 265,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,003.16/498,506.40 = 265,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,003.16x = 498,506.40 × 265,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,003.16x = 132,226,389,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,226,389,888.77/332,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,268.47

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