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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,932.56, 498,817.53 and 277,131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,932.56, 498,817.53 and 277,131.39 is: 415,213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,932.56 : 498,817.53 = 277,131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,932.56/498,817.53 = 277,131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,932.56x = 498,817.53 × 277,131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,932.56x = 138,237,995,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,237,995,445.27/332,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,213.21

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