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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,287.20, 606,430.80 and 333,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,287.20, 606,430.80 and 333,428.40 is: 500,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,287.20 : 606,430.80 = 333,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,287.20/606,430.80 = 333,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,287.20x = 606,430.80 × 333,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,287.20x = 202,201,251,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,201,251,354.72/404,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,142.60

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