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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,373.25, 498,559.88 and 83,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,373.25, 498,559.88 and 83,055.25 is: 124,582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,373.25 : 498,559.88 = 83,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,373.25/498,559.88 = 83,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,373.25x = 498,559.88 × 83,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,373.25x = 41,408,015,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,408,015,473.37/332,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,582.88

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