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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,235.17, 499,694.74 and 308,330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,235.17, 499,694.74 and 308,330.97 is: 459,591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,235.17 : 499,694.74 = 308,330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,235.17/499,694.74 = 308,330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,235.17x = 499,694.74 × 308,330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,235.17x = 154,071,364,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,071,364,054.20/335,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,591.88

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