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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,864.08, 501,296.39 and 289,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,864.08, 501,296.39 and 289,023.74 is: 433,968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,864.08 : 501,296.39 = 289,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,864.08/501,296.39 = 289,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,864.08x = 501,296.39 × 289,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,864.08x = 144,886,556,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,886,556,041.18/333,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,968.69

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