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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,197.96, 516,242.52 and 333,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,197.96, 516,242.52 and 333,863.28 is: 497,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,197.96 : 516,242.52 = 333,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,197.96/516,242.52 = 333,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,197.96x = 516,242.52 × 333,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,197.96x = 172,354,421,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,354,421,002.67/346,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,849.33

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