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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,991.60, 499,487.40 and 233,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,991.60, 499,487.40 and 233,264.40 is: 349,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,991.60 : 499,487.40 = 233,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,991.60/499,487.40 = 233,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,991.60x = 499,487.40 × 233,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,991.60x = 116,512,628,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,512,628,668.56/332,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,896.60

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