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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,730.67, 498,883.20 and 197,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,730.67, 498,883.20 and 197,758.73 is: 296,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,730.67 : 498,883.20 = 197,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,730.67/498,883.20 = 197,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,730.67x = 498,883.20 × 197,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,730.67x = 98,658,508,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,658,508,050.34/332,730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,511.61

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