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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,150.60, 498,226.44 and 266,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,150.60, 498,226.44 and 266,011.40 is: 399,017.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,150.60 : 498,226.44 = 266,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,150.60/498,226.44 = 266,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,150.60x = 498,226.44 × 266,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,150.60x = 132,533,912,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,533,912,821.42/332,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,017.53

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