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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,436.23, 559,805.46 and 333,708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,436.23, 559,805.46 and 333,708.27 is: 497,585.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,436.23 : 559,805.46 = 333,708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,436.23/559,805.46 = 333,708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,436.23x = 559,805.46 × 333,708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,436.23x = 186,811,712,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,811,712,844.56/375,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,585.74

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