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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,418.10, 513,627.15 and 333,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,418.10, 513,627.15 and 333,670.10 is: 500,505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,418.10 : 513,627.15 = 333,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,418.10/513,627.15 = 333,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,418.10x = 513,627.15 × 333,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,418.10x = 171,382,022,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,382,022,503.22/342,418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,505.15

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