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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,590, 498,889.32 and 110,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,590, 498,889.32 and 110,974 is: 166,462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,590 : 498,889.32 = 110,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,590/498,889.32 = 110,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,590x = 498,889.32 × 110,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,590x = 55,363,743,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,363,743,397.68/332,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,462.44

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