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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,371.98, 460,118.91 and 252,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,371.98, 460,118.91 and 252,658.72 is: 348,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,371.98 : 460,118.91 = 252,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,371.98/460,118.91 = 252,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,371.98x = 460,118.91 × 252,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,371.98x = 116,253,054,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,253,054,848.40/333,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,718.73

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