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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,938.81, 498,826.90 and 277,137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,938.81, 498,826.90 and 277,137.64 is: 415,222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,938.81 : 498,826.90 = 277,137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,938.81/498,826.90 = 277,137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,938.81x = 498,826.90 × 277,137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,938.81x = 138,243,709,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,243,709,834.52/332,938.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,222.57

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