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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,768.20, 498,860.70 and 199,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,768.20, 498,860.70 and 199,701.40 is: 299,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,768.20 : 498,860.70 = 199,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,768.20/498,860.70 = 199,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,768.20x = 498,860.70 × 199,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,768.20x = 99,623,180,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,623,180,194.98/332,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,377.10

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