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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,631.40, 499,766.70 and 206,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,631.40, 499,766.70 and 206,882.60 is: 309,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,631.40 : 499,766.70 = 206,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,631.40/499,766.70 = 206,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,631.40x = 499,766.70 × 206,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,631.40x = 103,393,034,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,393,034,289.42/333,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,901.99

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