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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,731.76, 460,480.80 and 190,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,731.76, 460,480.80 and 190,538.40 is: 262,903.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,731.76 : 460,480.80 = 190,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,731.76/460,480.80 = 190,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,731.76x = 460,480.80 × 190,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,731.76x = 87,739,274,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,739,274,862.72/333,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,903.58

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