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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,436.59, 498,654.86 and 83,118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,436.59, 498,654.86 and 83,118.59 is: 124,677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,436.59 : 498,654.86 = 83,118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,436.59/498,654.86 = 83,118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,436.59x = 498,654.86 × 83,118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,436.59x = 41,447,485,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447,485,950.98/332,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,677.87

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