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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,003.60, 499,505.40 and 302,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,003.60, 499,505.40 and 302,677.20 is: 454,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,003.60 : 499,505.40 = 302,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,003.60/499,505.40 = 302,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,003.60x = 499,505.40 × 302,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,003.60x = 151,188,895,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,188,895,856.88/333,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,015.80

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