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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,735.15, 502,023.34 and 302,521.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,735.15, 502,023.34 and 302,521.62 is: 455,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,735.15 : 502,023.34 = 302,521.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,735.15/502,023.34 = 302,521.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,735.15x = 502,023.34 × 302,521.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,735.15x = 151,872,911,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,872,911,829.79/333,735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,070.17

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