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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,099.07, 459,547.63 and 212,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,099.07, 459,547.63 and 212,218.72 is: 292,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,099.07 : 459,547.63 = 212,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,099.07/459,547.63 = 212,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,099.07x = 459,547.63 × 212,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,099.07x = 97,524,609,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,524,609,817.63/333,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,779.59

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