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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,306.68, 499,664.70 and 248,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,306.68, 499,664.70 and 248,965.02 is: 373,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,306.68 : 499,664.70 = 248,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,306.68/499,664.70 = 248,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,306.68x = 499,664.70 × 248,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,306.68x = 124,399,032,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,399,032,028.79/333,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,226.94

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