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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,331.60, 498,660.06 and 205,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,331.60, 498,660.06 and 205,938 is: 309,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,331.60 : 498,660.06 = 205,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,331.60/498,660.06 = 205,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,331.60x = 498,660.06 × 205,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,331.60x = 102,693,055,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,693,055,436.28/332,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,007.80

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