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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,511.80, 498,767.70 and 289,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,511.80, 498,767.70 and 289,209.20 is: 433,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,511.80 : 498,767.70 = 289,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,511.80/498,767.70 = 289,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,511.80x = 498,767.70 × 289,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,511.80x = 144,248,207,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,248,207,502.84/332,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,813.80

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