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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,242.65, 498,363.98 and 332,242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,242.65, 498,363.98 and 332,242.65 is: 498,363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,242.65 : 498,363.98 = 332,242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,242.65/498,363.98 = 332,242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,242.65x = 498,363.98 × 332,242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,242.65x = 165,577,767,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,577,767,718.53/332,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,363.98

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