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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,832.88, 460,421.28 and 293,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,832.88, 460,421.28 and 293,460.80 is: 404,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,832.88 : 460,421.28 = 293,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,832.88/460,421.28 = 293,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,832.88x = 460,421.28 × 293,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,832.88x = 135,115,597,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,115,597,165.82/333,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,740.23

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