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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,801, 498,868.89 and 244,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,801, 498,868.89 and 244,032.72 is: 364,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,801 : 498,868.89 = 244,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,801/498,868.89 = 244,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,801x = 498,868.89 × 244,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,801x = 121,740,332,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,740,332,150.08/333,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,709.31

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