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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,420.80, 531,631.20 and 333,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,420.80, 531,631.20 and 333,684.80 is: 500,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,420.80 : 531,631.20 = 333,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,420.80/531,631.20 = 333,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,420.80x = 531,631.20 × 333,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,420.80x = 177,397,250,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,397,250,645.76/354,420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,527.20

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