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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,372.40, 498,558.60 and 332,372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,372.40, 498,558.60 and 332,372.40 is: 498,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,372.40 : 498,558.60 = 332,372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,372.40/498,558.60 = 332,372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,372.40x = 498,558.60 × 332,372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,372.40x = 165,707,118,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,707,118,422.64/332,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,558.60

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