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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,333.28, 458,881.20 and 267,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,333.28, 458,881.20 and 267,597 is: 369,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,333.28 : 458,881.20 = 267,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,333.28/458,881.20 = 267,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,333.28x = 458,881.20 × 267,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,333.28x = 122,795,232,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,795,232,476.40/332,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,494.24

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