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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,250.60, 502,875.90 and 332,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,250.60, 502,875.90 and 332,140.20 is: 498,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,250.60 : 502,875.90 = 332,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,250.60/502,875.90 = 332,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,250.60x = 502,875.90 × 332,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,250.60x = 167,025,302,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,025,302,001.18/335,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,210.30

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