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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,729.67, 498,881.70 and 197,757.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,729.67, 498,881.70 and 197,757.73 is: 296,510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,729.67 : 498,881.70 = 197,757.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,729.67/498,881.70 = 197,757.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,729.67x = 498,881.70 × 197,757.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,729.67x = 98,657,712,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,657,712,530.54/332,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,510.11

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