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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,238.10, 498,357.15 and 297,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,238.10, 498,357.15 and 297,246.10 is: 445,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,238.10 : 498,357.15 = 297,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,238.10/498,357.15 = 297,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,238.10x = 498,357.15 × 297,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,238.10x = 148,134,719,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,134,719,244.62/332,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,869.15

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