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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,741.72, 460,596.60 and 190,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,741.72, 460,596.60 and 190,523.28 is: 262,940.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,741.72 : 460,596.60 = 190,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,741.72/460,596.60 = 190,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,741.72x = 460,596.60 × 190,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,741.72x = 87,754,374,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,754,374,988.85/333,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,940.98

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