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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,221.40, 498,332.10 and 332,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,221.40, 498,332.10 and 332,221.40 is: 498,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,221.40 : 498,332.10 = 332,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,221.40/498,332.10 = 332,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,221.40x = 498,332.10 × 332,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,221.40x = 165,556,587,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,556,587,926.94/332,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,332.10

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