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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,579.68, 498,851.08 and 295,563.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,579.68, 498,851.08 and 295,563.33 is: 443,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,579.68 : 498,851.08 = 295,563.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,579.68/498,851.08 = 295,563.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,579.68x = 498,851.08 × 295,563.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,579.68x = 147,442,085,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,442,085,639.99/332,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,328.61

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