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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,325.59, 498,651.04 and 205,932.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,325.59, 498,651.04 and 205,932.02 is: 308,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,325.59 : 498,651.04 = 205,932.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,325.59/498,651.04 = 205,932.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,325.59x = 498,651.04 × 205,932.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,325.59x = 102,688,215,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,688,215,353.01/332,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,998.83

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