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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,238.20, 498,357.30 and 330,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,238.20, 498,357.30 and 330,269.90 is: 495,404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,238.20 : 498,357.30 = 330,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,238.20/498,357.30 = 330,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,238.20x = 498,357.30 × 330,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,238.20x = 164,592,415,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,592,415,635.27/332,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,404.85

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