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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,998.60, 499,497.90 and 233,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,998.60, 499,497.90 and 233,271.40 is: 349,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,998.60 : 499,497.90 = 233,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,998.60/499,497.90 = 233,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,998.60x = 499,497.90 × 233,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,998.60x = 116,518,574,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,518,574,430.06/332,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,907.10

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