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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,486.47, 498,501.88 and 119,249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,486.47, 498,501.88 and 119,249.82 is: 178,793.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,486.47 : 498,501.88 = 119,249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,486.47/498,501.88 = 119,249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,486.47x = 498,501.88 × 119,249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,486.47x = 59,446,259,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,446,259,161.54/332,486.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,793.02

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