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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,638, 499,201.41 and 233,992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,638, 499,201.41 and 233,992.70 is: 350,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,638 : 499,201.41 = 233,992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,638/499,201.41 = 233,992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,638x = 499,201.41 × 233,992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,638x = 116,809,485,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,809,485,769.71/333,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,108.46

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