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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,033.10, 498,049.65 and 82,715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,033.10, 498,049.65 and 82,715.10 is: 124,072.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,033.10 : 498,049.65 = 82,715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,033.10/498,049.65 = 82,715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,033.10x = 498,049.65 × 82,715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,033.10x = 41,196,226,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196,226,604.72/332,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,072.65

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