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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,811.02, 498,288.30 and 309,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,811.02, 498,288.30 and 309,141.66 is: 461,463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,811.02 : 498,288.30 = 309,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,811.02/498,288.30 = 309,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,811.02x = 498,288.30 × 309,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,811.02x = 154,041,672,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,041,672,220.58/333,811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,463.71

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