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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,098.07, 459,546.26 and 212,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,098.07, 459,546.26 and 212,217.72 is: 292,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,098.07 : 459,546.26 = 212,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,098.07/459,546.26 = 212,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,098.07x = 459,546.26 × 212,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,098.07x = 97,523,858,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,523,858,470.64/333,098.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,778.22

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