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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,221.20, 498,331.80 and 330,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,221.20, 498,331.80 and 330,252.90 is: 495,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,221.20 : 498,331.80 = 330,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,221.20/498,331.80 = 330,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,221.20x = 498,331.80 × 330,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,221.20x = 164,575,522,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,575,522,112.22/332,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,379.35

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