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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,441.31, 557,584.83 and 333,982.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,441.31, 557,584.83 and 333,982.91 is: 500,008.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,441.31 : 557,584.83 = 333,982.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,441.31/557,584.83 = 333,982.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,441.31x = 557,584.83 × 333,982.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,441.31x = 186,223,805,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,223,805,489.22/372,441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,008.46

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