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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,334.13, 498,663.86 and 205,940.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,334.13, 498,663.86 and 205,940.58 is: 309,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,334.13 : 498,663.86 = 205,940.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,334.13/498,663.86 = 205,940.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,334.13x = 498,663.86 × 205,940.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,334.13x = 102,695,124,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,695,124,553.44/332,334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,011.67

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