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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,223.40, 498,335.10 and 199,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,223.40, 498,335.10 and 199,035.10 is: 298,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,223.40 : 498,335.10 = 199,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,223.40/498,335.10 = 199,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,223.40x = 498,335.10 × 199,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,223.40x = 99,186,176,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,186,176,462.01/332,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,552.65

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