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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,732.40, 532,098.60 and 333,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,732.40, 532,098.60 and 333,737.20 is: 500,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,732.40 : 532,098.60 = 333,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,732.40/532,098.60 = 333,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,732.40x = 532,098.60 × 333,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,732.40x = 177,581,096,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,581,096,887.92/354,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,605.80

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