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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,338.84, 498,508.25 and 265,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,338.84, 498,508.25 and 265,465.84 is: 398,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,338.84 : 498,508.25 = 265,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,338.84/498,508.25 = 265,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,338.84x = 498,508.25 × 265,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,338.84x = 132,336,911,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,336,911,333.18/332,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,198.75

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