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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,555.60, 498,833.40 and 232,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,555.60, 498,833.40 and 232,828.40 is: 349,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,555.60 : 498,833.40 = 232,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,555.60/498,833.40 = 232,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,555.60x = 498,833.40 × 232,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,555.60x = 116,142,582,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,142,582,388.56/332,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,242.60

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