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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,234.40, 499,851.60 and 296,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,234.40, 499,851.60 and 296,492.80 is: 444,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,234.40 : 499,851.60 = 296,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,234.40/499,851.60 = 296,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,234.40x = 499,851.60 × 296,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,234.40x = 148,202,400,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,202,400,468.48/333,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,739.20

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