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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,434.59, 498,651.85 and 83,116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,434.59, 498,651.85 and 83,116.59 is: 124,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,434.59 : 498,651.85 = 83,116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,434.59/498,651.85 = 83,116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,434.59x = 498,651.85 × 83,116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,434.59x = 41,446,241,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,446,241,369.19/332,434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,674.88

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