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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,346.16, 501,804.50 and 299,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,346.16, 501,804.50 and 299,054 is: 450,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,346.16 : 501,804.50 = 299,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,346.16/501,804.50 = 299,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,346.16x = 501,804.50 × 299,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,346.16x = 150,066,642,943
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,066,642,943/333,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,182.61

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