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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,587.38, 460,344 and 190,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,587.38, 460,344 and 190,324.30 is: 262,643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,587.38 : 460,344 = 190,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,587.38/460,344 = 190,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,587.38x = 460,344 × 190,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,587.38x = 87,614,649,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,614,649,559.20/333,587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,643.78

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