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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,010.91, 498,015.28 and 198,931.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,010.91, 498,015.28 and 198,931.15 is: 298,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,010.91 : 498,015.28 = 198,931.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,010.91/498,015.28 = 198,931.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,010.91x = 498,015.28 × 198,931.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,010.91x = 99,070,752,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,070,752,367.97/332,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,396.07

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