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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,822.40, 748,233.60 and 330,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,822.40, 748,233.60 and 330,860.80 is: 496,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,822.40 : 748,233.60 = 330,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,822.40/748,233.60 = 330,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,822.40x = 748,233.60 × 330,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,822.40x = 247,561,167,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,561,167,482.88/498,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,291.20

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