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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,622.52, 499,249.20 and 205,879.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,622.52, 499,249.20 and 205,879.37 is: 309,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,622.52 : 499,249.20 = 205,879.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,622.52/499,249.20 = 205,879.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,622.52x = 499,249.20 × 205,879.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,622.52x = 102,785,110,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,785,110,769.00/332,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,014.29

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