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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,430.14, 501,229 and 267,591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,430.14, 501,229 and 267,591.72 is: 402,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,430.14 : 501,229 = 267,591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,430.14/501,229 = 267,591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,430.14x = 501,229 × 267,591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,430.14x = 134,124,730,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,124,730,223.88/333,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,257.37

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