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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,142.20, 498,213.30 and 273,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,142.20, 498,213.30 and 273,822.20 is: 410,733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,142.20 : 498,213.30 = 273,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,142.20/498,213.30 = 273,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,142.20x = 498,213.30 × 273,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,142.20x = 136,421,861,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,421,861,875.26/332,142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,733.30

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