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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,238.60, 498,357.90 and 297,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,238.60, 498,357.90 and 297,246.60 is: 445,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,238.60 : 498,357.90 = 297,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,238.60/498,357.90 = 297,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,238.60x = 498,357.90 × 297,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,238.60x = 148,135,191,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,135,191,358.14/332,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,869.90

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