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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,530.60, 498,795.90 and 199,342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,530.60, 498,795.90 and 199,342.30 is: 299,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,530.60 : 498,795.90 = 199,342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,530.60/498,795.90 = 199,342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,530.60x = 498,795.90 × 199,342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,530.60x = 99,431,121,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,431,121,936.57/332,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,013.45

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