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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,078.48, 499,814.52 and 122,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,078.48, 499,814.52 and 122,864.04 is: 184,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,078.48 : 499,814.52 = 122,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,078.48/499,814.52 = 122,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,078.48x = 499,814.52 × 122,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,078.48x = 61,409,231,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,409,231,177.86/333,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,368.65

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