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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,665.48, 498,998.94 and 83,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,665.48, 498,998.94 and 83,348.20 is: 125,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,665.48 : 498,998.94 = 83,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,665.48/498,998.94 = 83,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,665.48x = 498,998.94 × 83,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,665.48x = 41,590,663,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,663,450.91/332,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,022.48

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