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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,372.59, 460,004.71 and 202,482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,372.59, 460,004.71 and 202,482.18 is: 279,395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,372.59 : 460,004.71 = 202,482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,372.59/460,004.71 = 202,482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,372.59x = 460,004.71 × 202,482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,372.59x = 93,142,756,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,142,756,491.07/333,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,395.37

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