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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,986.46, 499,797 and 207,686.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,986.46, 499,797 and 207,686.10 is: 310,793.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,986.46 : 499,797 = 207,686.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,986.46/499,797 = 207,686.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,986.46x = 499,797 × 207,686.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,986.46x = 103,800,889,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,800,889,721.70/333,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,793.71

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