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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,724.62, 500,003.73 and 277,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,724.62, 500,003.73 and 277,923.72 is: 416,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,724.62 : 500,003.73 = 277,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,724.62/500,003.73 = 277,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,724.62x = 500,003.73 × 277,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,724.62x = 138,962,896,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,962,896,655.48/333,724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,399.89

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