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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,933.56, 498,819.03 and 277,132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,933.56, 498,819.03 and 277,132.39 is: 415,214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,933.56 : 498,819.03 = 277,132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,933.56/498,819.03 = 277,132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,933.56x = 498,819.03 × 277,132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,933.56x = 138,238,909,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,238,909,961.38/332,933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,214.71

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