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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,304.43, 499,661.33 and 248,962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,304.43, 499,661.33 and 248,962.77 is: 373,223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,304.43 : 499,661.33 = 248,962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,304.43/499,661.33 = 248,962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,304.43x = 499,661.33 × 248,962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,304.43x = 124,397,067,533.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,397,067,533.87/333,304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,223.57

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