Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,278.24, 498,754.58 and 272,605.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,278.24, 498,754.58 and 272,605.41 is: 407,957.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,278.24 : 498,754.58 = 272,605.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,278.24/498,754.58 = 272,605.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,278.24x = 498,754.58 × 272,605.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,278.24x = 135,963,195,407.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,963,195,407.25/333,278.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,957.02
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