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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,841.60, 499,262.40 and 332,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,841.60, 499,262.40 and 332,841.60 is: 499,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,841.60 : 499,262.40 = 332,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,841.60/499,262.40 = 332,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,841.60x = 499,262.40 × 332,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,841.60x = 166,175,296,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,175,296,035.84/332,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,262.40

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