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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,997.60, 499,496.40 and 233,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,997.60, 499,496.40 and 233,270.40 is: 349,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,997.60 : 499,496.40 = 233,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,997.60/499,496.40 = 233,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,997.60x = 499,496.40 × 233,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,997.60x = 116,517,725,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,517,725,026.56/332,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,905.60

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