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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,217.38, 498,663.02 and 272,544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,217.38, 498,663.02 and 272,544.32 is: 407,865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,217.38 : 498,663.02 = 272,544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,217.38/498,663.02 = 272,544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,217.38x = 498,663.02 × 272,544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,217.38x = 135,907,773,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,907,773,695.05/333,217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,865.20

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