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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,232.97, 459,533.83 and 305,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,232.97, 459,533.83 and 305,572.28 is: 421,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,232.97 : 459,533.83 = 305,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,232.97/459,533.83 = 305,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,232.97x = 459,533.83 × 305,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,232.97x = 140,420,800,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,420,800,170.23/333,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,389.28

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