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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,236.17, 499,696.23 and 308,331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,236.17, 499,696.23 and 308,331.97 is: 459,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,236.17 : 499,696.23 = 308,331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,236.17/499,696.23 = 308,331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,236.17x = 499,696.23 × 308,331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,236.17x = 154,072,322,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,072,322,997.47/335,236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,593.38

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