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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,245.60, 498,368.40 and 273,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,245.60, 498,368.40 and 273,196.60 is: 409,794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,245.60 : 498,368.40 = 273,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,245.60/498,368.40 = 273,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,245.60x = 498,368.40 × 273,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,245.60x = 136,152,552,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,152,552,427.44/332,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,794.90

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