Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,658.98, 502,765.35 and 275,790.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,658.98, 502,765.35 and 275,790.96 is: 415,568.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,658.98 : 502,765.35 = 275,790.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,658.98/502,765.35 = 275,790.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,658.98x = 502,765.35 × 275,790.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,658.98x = 138,658,138,531.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,658,138,531.24/333,658.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,568.43
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