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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,030.20, 499,878.90 and 233,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,030.20, 499,878.90 and 233,719.80 is: 349,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,030.20 : 499,878.90 = 233,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,030.20/499,878.90 = 233,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,030.20x = 499,878.90 × 233,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,030.20x = 116,831,596,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,831,596,532.22/334,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,763.57

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