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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,059.02, 498,718.96 and 218,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,059.02, 498,718.96 and 218,847.74 is: 327,700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,059.02 : 498,718.96 = 218,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,059.02/498,718.96 = 218,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,059.02x = 498,718.96 × 218,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,059.02x = 109,143,514,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,143,514,250.44/333,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,700.22

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