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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,533.20, 498,340.08 and 288,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,533.20, 498,340.08 and 288,049.68 is: 431,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,533.20 : 498,340.08 = 288,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,533.20/498,340.08 = 288,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,533.20x = 498,340.08 × 288,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,533.20x = 143,546,700,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,546,700,575.17/332,533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,676.30

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