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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,267.48, 459,491.94 and 278,155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,267.48, 459,491.94 and 278,155.92 is: 383,506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,267.48 : 459,491.94 = 278,155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,267.48/459,491.94 = 278,155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,267.48x = 459,491.94 × 278,155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,267.48x = 127,810,403,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,810,403,303.29/333,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,506.98

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