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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,932.81, 498,817.90 and 277,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,932.81, 498,817.90 and 277,131.64 is: 415,213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,932.81 : 498,817.90 = 277,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,932.81/498,817.90 = 277,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,932.81x = 498,817.90 × 277,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,932.81x = 138,238,222,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,238,222,688.36/332,932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,213.58

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