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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,466.78, 498,700.20 and 83,148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,466.78, 498,700.20 and 83,148.78 is: 124,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,466.78 : 498,700.20 = 83,148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,466.78/498,700.20 = 83,148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,466.78x = 498,700.20 × 83,148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,466.78x = 41,466,313,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466,313,215.76/332,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,723.18

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