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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,477.24, 459,228.21 and 289,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,477.24, 459,228.21 and 289,850.24 is: 399,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,477.24 : 459,228.21 = 289,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,477.24/459,228.21 = 289,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,477.24x = 459,228.21 × 289,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,477.24x = 133,107,405,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,107,405,222.30/333,477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,149.89

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