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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,332.20, 498,540.30 and 298,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,332.20, 498,540.30 and 298,048.60 is: 445,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,332.20 : 498,540.30 = 298,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,332.20/498,540.30 = 298,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,332.20x = 498,540.30 × 298,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,332.20x = 148,589,238,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,589,238,458.58/333,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,769.23

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