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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,365.60, 498,548.40 and 266,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,365.60, 498,548.40 and 266,624.80 is: 399,937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,365.60 : 498,548.40 = 266,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,365.60/498,548.40 = 266,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,365.60x = 498,548.40 × 266,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,365.60x = 132,925,367,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,925,367,440.32/332,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,937.20

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