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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,003.60, 499,505.40 and 233,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,003.60, 499,505.40 and 233,276.40 is: 349,914.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,003.60 : 499,505.40 = 233,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,003.60/499,505.40 = 233,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,003.60x = 499,505.40 × 233,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,003.60x = 116,522,821,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,522,821,492.56/333,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,914.60

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