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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,330.13, 498,657.86 and 205,936.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,330.13, 498,657.86 and 205,936.57 is: 309,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,330.13 : 498,657.86 = 205,936.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,330.13/498,657.86 = 205,936.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,330.13x = 498,657.86 × 205,936.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,330.13x = 102,691,887,015.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,691,887,015.61/332,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,005.65

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