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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,030.96, 495,456.76 and 296,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,030.96, 495,456.76 and 296,246.28 is: 442,058.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,030.96 : 495,456.76 = 296,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,030.96/495,456.76 = 296,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,030.96x = 495,456.76 × 296,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,030.96x = 146,777,222,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,777,222,050.85/332,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,058.84

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