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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,007.65, 499,511.48 and 175,543.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,007.65, 499,511.48 and 175,543.65 is: 263,315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,007.65 : 499,511.48 = 175,543.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,007.65/499,511.48 = 175,543.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,007.65x = 499,511.48 × 175,543.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,007.65x = 87,686,067,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,686,067,538.38/333,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,315.48

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