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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,005.16, 498,509.40 and 265,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,005.16, 498,509.40 and 265,247.12 is: 398,271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,005.16 : 498,509.40 = 265,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,005.16/498,509.40 = 265,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,005.16x = 498,509.40 × 265,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,005.16x = 132,228,182,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,228,182,642.93/332,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,271.47

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