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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,002.40, 498,519.45 and 220,809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,002.40, 498,519.45 and 220,809.30 is: 330,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,002.40 : 498,519.45 = 220,809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,002.40/498,519.45 = 220,809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,002.40x = 498,519.45 × 220,809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,002.40x = 110,077,730,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,077,730,790.89/333,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,561.37

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