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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,803, 498,871.87 and 244,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,803, 498,871.87 and 244,034.72 is: 364,712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,803 : 498,871.87 = 244,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,803/498,871.87 = 244,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,803x = 498,871.87 × 244,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,803x = 121,742,057,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,742,057,111.33/333,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,712.29

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