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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,133.40, 498,200.10 and 285,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,133.40, 498,200.10 and 285,477.40 is: 428,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,133.40 : 498,200.10 = 285,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,133.40/498,200.10 = 285,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,133.40x = 498,200.10 × 285,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,133.40x = 142,224,869,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,224,869,227.74/332,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,216.10

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