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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.40, 497,790.60 and 202,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.40, 497,790.60 and 202,188.40 is: 302,921.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.40 : 497,790.60 = 202,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.40/497,790.60 = 202,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.40x = 497,790.60 × 202,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.40x = 100,647,484,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,647,484,949.04/332,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,921.13

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