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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,868.33, 498,873.60 and 290,000.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,868.33, 498,873.60 and 290,000.12 is: 434,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,868.33 : 498,873.60 = 290,000.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,868.33/498,873.60 = 290,000.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,868.33x = 498,873.60 × 290,000.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,868.33x = 144,673,401,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,673,401,370.46/332,868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,626.51

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