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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,015.60, 499,523.40 and 233,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,015.60, 499,523.40 and 233,288.40 is: 349,932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,015.60 : 499,523.40 = 233,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,015.60/499,523.40 = 233,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,015.60x = 499,523.40 × 233,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,015.60x = 116,533,014,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,533,014,748.56/333,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,932.60

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