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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,723.87, 500,002.61 and 277,922.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,723.87, 500,002.61 and 277,922.97 is: 416,398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,723.87 : 500,002.61 = 277,922.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,723.87/500,002.61 = 277,922.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,723.87x = 500,002.61 × 277,922.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,723.87x = 138,962,208,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,962,208,989.34/333,723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,398.77

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