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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,852.02, 499,130.39 and 206,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,852.02, 499,130.39 and 206,487.16 is: 309,639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,852.02 : 499,130.39 = 206,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,852.02/499,130.39 = 206,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,852.02x = 499,130.39 × 206,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,852.02x = 103,064,015,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,064,015,969.18/332,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,639.15

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