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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,092.61, 498,665.52 and 248,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,092.61, 498,665.52 and 248,080.50 is: 371,395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,092.61 : 498,665.52 = 248,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,092.61/498,665.52 = 248,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,092.61x = 498,665.52 × 248,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,092.61x = 123,709,191,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,709,191,534.36/333,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,395.79

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