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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,271.50, 499,748.78 and 308,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,271.50, 499,748.78 and 308,367.35 is: 459,646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,271.50 : 499,748.78 = 308,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,271.50/499,748.78 = 308,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,271.50x = 499,748.78 × 308,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,271.50x = 154,106,202,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,106,202,913.75/335,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,646.00

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