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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,623.26, 499,250.33 and 205,880.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,623.26, 499,250.33 and 205,880.12 is: 309,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,623.26 : 499,250.33 = 205,880.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,623.26/499,250.33 = 205,880.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,623.26x = 499,250.33 × 205,880.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,623.26x = 102,785,717,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,785,717,850.44/332,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,015.42

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