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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,688.62, 500,606.79 and 183,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,688.62, 500,606.79 and 183,851.76 is: 275,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,688.62 : 500,606.79 = 183,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,688.62/500,606.79 = 183,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,688.62x = 500,606.79 × 183,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,688.62x = 92,037,439,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,037,439,409.45/333,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,818.33

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