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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,213.40, 498,320.10 and 242,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,213.40, 498,320.10 and 242,983.80 is: 364,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,213.40 : 498,320.10 = 242,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,213.40/498,320.10 = 242,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,213.40x = 498,320.10 × 242,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,213.40x = 121,083,711,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,083,711,514.38/332,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,475.70

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