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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,839.80, 553,259.70 and 333,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,839.80, 553,259.70 and 333,847.80 is: 500,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,839.80 : 553,259.70 = 333,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,839.80/553,259.70 = 333,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,839.80x = 553,259.70 × 333,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,839.80x = 184,704,533,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,704,533,673.66/368,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,771.70

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