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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,555.48, 499,914.03 and 238,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,555.48, 499,914.03 and 238,289.76 is: 357,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,555.48 : 499,914.03 = 238,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,555.48/499,914.03 = 238,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,555.48x = 499,914.03 × 238,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,555.48x = 119,124,394,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,124,394,229.33/333,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,135.17

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