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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,307.20, 498,460.80 and 309,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,307.20, 498,460.80 and 309,999.80 is: 464,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,307.20 : 498,460.80 = 309,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,307.20/498,460.80 = 309,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,307.20x = 498,460.80 × 309,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,307.20x = 154,522,748,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,522,748,307.84/332,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,999.70

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