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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,189.10, 497,246.85 and 261,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,189.10, 497,246.85 and 261,686.70 is: 391,713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,189.10 : 497,246.85 = 261,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,189.10/497,246.85 = 261,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,189.10x = 497,246.85 × 261,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,189.10x = 130,122,887,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,122,887,261.90/332,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,713.30

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