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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,207.70, 498,311.55 and 309,900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,207.70, 498,311.55 and 309,900.30 is: 464,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,207.70 : 498,311.55 = 309,900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,207.70/498,311.55 = 309,900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,207.70x = 498,311.55 × 309,900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,207.70x = 154,426,898,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,426,898,838.47/332,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,850.45

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