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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,812.02, 498,289.79 and 309,142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,812.02, 498,289.79 and 309,142.66 is: 461,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,812.02 : 498,289.79 = 309,142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,812.02/498,289.79 = 309,142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,812.02x = 498,289.79 × 309,142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,812.02x = 154,042,631,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,042,631,131.44/333,812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,465.20

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