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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,201.60, 498,302.40 and 290,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,201.60, 498,302.40 and 290,729.60 is: 436,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,201.60 : 498,302.40 = 290,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,201.60/498,302.40 = 290,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,201.60x = 498,302.40 × 290,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,201.60x = 144,871,257,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,871,257,431.04/332,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,094.40

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