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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,151.15, 498,226.73 and 285,495.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,151.15, 498,226.73 and 285,495.15 is: 428,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,151.15 : 498,226.73 = 285,495.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,151.15/498,226.73 = 285,495.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,151.15x = 498,226.73 × 285,495.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,151.15x = 142,241,313,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,241,313,587.88/332,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,242.73

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