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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,231.20, 499,846.80 and 333,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,231.20, 499,846.80 and 333,231.20 is: 499,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,231.20 : 499,846.80 = 333,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,231.20/499,846.80 = 333,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,231.20x = 499,846.80 × 333,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,231.20x = 166,564,548,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,564,548,980.16/333,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,846.80

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