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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,946.96, 499,355.28 and 277,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,946.96, 499,355.28 and 277,145.52 is: 415,664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,946.96 : 499,355.28 = 277,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,946.96/499,355.28 = 277,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,946.96x = 499,355.28 × 277,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,946.96x = 138,394,078,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,394,078,740.35/332,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,664.04

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