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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,362.60, 498,543.90 and 266,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,362.60, 498,543.90 and 266,621.80 is: 399,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,362.60 : 498,543.90 = 266,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,362.60/498,543.90 = 266,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,362.60x = 498,543.90 × 266,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,362.60x = 132,922,671,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,922,671,997.02/332,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,932.70

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