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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,247.60, 498,371.40 and 199,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,247.60, 498,371.40 and 199,059.30 is: 298,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,247.60 : 498,371.40 = 199,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,247.60/498,371.40 = 199,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,247.60x = 498,371.40 × 199,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,247.60x = 99,205,462,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205,462,024.02/332,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,588.95

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