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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,590.32, 498,934.70 and 122,211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,590.32, 498,934.70 and 122,211.86 is: 183,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,590.32 : 498,934.70 = 122,211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,590.32/498,934.70 = 122,211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,590.32x = 498,934.70 × 122,211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,590.32x = 60,975,734,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,975,734,599.81/332,590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,335.87

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