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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,186.10, 498,279.15 and 306,525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,186.10, 498,279.15 and 306,525.30 is: 459,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,186.10 : 498,279.15 = 306,525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,186.10/498,279.15 = 306,525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,186.10x = 498,279.15 × 306,525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,186.10x = 152,735,165,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,735,165,937.50/332,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,787.95

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