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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,114.30, 498,171.45 and 304,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,114.30, 498,171.45 and 304,558.10 is: 456,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,114.30 : 498,171.45 = 304,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,114.30/498,171.45 = 304,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,114.30x = 498,171.45 × 304,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,114.30x = 151,722,150,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,722,150,286.25/332,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,837.15

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