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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,235.60, 498,353.40 and 297,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,235.60, 498,353.40 and 297,243.60 is: 445,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,235.60 : 498,353.40 = 297,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,235.60/498,353.40 = 297,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,235.60x = 498,353.40 × 297,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,235.60x = 148,132,358,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,132,358,688.24/332,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,865.40

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