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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,220.80, 498,331.20 and 304,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,220.80, 498,331.20 and 304,227.20 is: 456,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,220.80 : 498,331.20 = 304,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,220.80/498,331.20 = 304,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,220.80x = 498,331.20 × 304,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,220.80x = 151,605,905,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,605,905,648.64/332,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,340.80

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