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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,874.30, 542,811.45 and 333,880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,874.30, 542,811.45 and 333,880.70 is: 500,821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,874.30 : 542,811.45 = 333,880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,874.30/542,811.45 = 333,880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,874.30x = 542,811.45 × 333,880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,874.30x = 181,234,266,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,234,266,894.02/361,874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,821.05

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