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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,003.60, 498,005.40 and 306,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,003.60, 498,005.40 and 306,342.80 is: 459,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,003.60 : 498,005.40 = 306,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,003.60/498,005.40 = 306,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,003.60x = 498,005.40 × 306,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,003.60x = 152,560,368,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,560,368,651.12/332,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,514.20

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