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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,165.60, 561,248.40 and 333,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,165.60, 561,248.40 and 333,730.40 is: 500,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,165.60 : 561,248.40 = 333,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,165.60/561,248.40 = 333,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,165.60x = 561,248.40 × 333,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,165.60x = 187,305,653,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,305,653,031.36/374,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,595.60

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