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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,651.80, 498,977.70 and 258,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,651.80, 498,977.70 and 258,002.20 is: 387,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,651.80 : 498,977.70 = 258,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,651.80/498,977.70 = 258,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,651.80x = 498,977.70 × 258,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,651.80x = 128,737,344,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,737,344,350.94/332,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,003.30

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