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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,889.80, 542,834.70 and 333,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,889.80, 542,834.70 and 333,896.20 is: 500,844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,889.80 : 542,834.70 = 333,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,889.80/542,834.70 = 333,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,889.80x = 542,834.70 × 333,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,889.80x = 181,250,443,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,250,443,558.14/361,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,844.30

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