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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,885.96, 499,744.86 and 245,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,885.96, 499,744.86 and 245,119.56 is: 366,883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,885.96 : 499,744.86 = 245,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,885.96/499,744.86 = 245,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,885.96x = 499,744.86 × 245,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,885.96x = 122,497,240,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,497,240,195.46/333,885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,883.47

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