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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,960.80, 573,080.40 and 333,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,960.80, 573,080.40 and 333,583.20 is: 499,189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,960.80 : 573,080.40 = 333,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,960.80/573,080.40 = 333,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,960.80x = 573,080.40 × 333,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,960.80x = 191,169,993,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,169,993,689.28/382,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,189.46

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