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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,479.49, 459,231.30 and 289,852.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,479.49, 459,231.30 and 289,852.49 is: 399,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,479.49 : 459,231.30 = 289,852.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,479.49/459,231.30 = 289,852.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,479.49x = 459,231.30 × 289,852.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,479.49x = 133,109,333,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,109,333,494.78/333,479.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,152.98

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