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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,697.59, 460,477.17 and 190,438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,697.59, 460,477.17 and 190,438.29 is: 262,790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,697.59 : 460,477.17 = 190,438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,697.59/460,477.17 = 190,438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,697.59x = 460,477.17 × 190,438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,697.59x = 87,692,484,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,692,484,838.84/333,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,790.29

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