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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,032.70, 498,049.05 and 82,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,032.70, 498,049.05 and 82,714.70 is: 124,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,032.70 : 498,049.05 = 82,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,032.70/498,049.05 = 82,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,032.70x = 498,049.05 × 82,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,032.70x = 41,195,977,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,195,977,756.04/332,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,072.05

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