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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,822.30, 499,233.45 and 293,456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,822.30, 499,233.45 and 293,456.30 is: 440,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,822.30 : 499,233.45 = 293,456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,822.30/499,233.45 = 293,456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,822.30x = 499,233.45 × 293,456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,822.30x = 146,503,201,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,503,201,073.24/332,822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,184.45

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