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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,488.02, 499,951.69 and 270,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,488.02, 499,951.69 and 270,151.08 is: 404,999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,488.02 : 499,951.69 = 270,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,488.02/499,951.69 = 270,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,488.02x = 499,951.69 × 270,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,488.02x = 135,062,489,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,062,489,001.33/333,488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,999.52

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