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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,337.84, 498,506.75 and 265,464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,337.84, 498,506.75 and 265,464.84 is: 398,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,337.84 : 498,506.75 = 265,464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,337.84/498,506.75 = 265,464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,337.84x = 498,506.75 × 265,464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,337.84x = 132,336,017,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,336,017,658.48/332,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,197.27

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