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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,183.20, 496,962.60 and 288,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,183.20, 496,962.60 and 288,297.40 is: 431,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,183.20 : 496,962.60 = 288,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,183.20/496,962.60 = 288,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,183.20x = 496,962.60 × 288,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,183.20x = 143,273,025,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,273,025,477.24/332,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,307.26

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