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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,997.44, 498,267.36 and 199,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,997.44, 498,267.36 and 199,958.72 is: 299,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,997.44 : 498,267.36 = 199,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,997.44/498,267.36 = 199,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,997.44x = 498,267.36 × 199,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,997.44x = 99,632,903,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,632,903,523.38/332,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,200.21

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