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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,985.46, 499,795.50 and 207,685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,985.46, 499,795.50 and 207,685.10 is: 310,792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,985.46 : 499,795.50 = 207,685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,985.46/499,795.50 = 207,685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,985.46x = 499,795.50 × 207,685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,985.46x = 103,800,078,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,800,078,397.05/333,985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,792.21

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