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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,429.84, 498,644.58 and 83,111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,429.84, 498,644.58 and 83,111.84 is: 124,667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,429.84 : 498,644.58 = 83,111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,429.84/498,644.58 = 83,111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,429.84x = 498,644.58 × 83,111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,429.84x = 41,443,268,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,443,268,549.83/332,429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,667.71

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