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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,281.54, 650,459.91 and 333,701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,281.54, 650,459.91 and 333,701.38 is: 499,812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,281.54 : 650,459.91 = 333,701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,281.54/650,459.91 = 333,701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,281.54x = 650,459.91 × 333,701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,281.54x = 217,059,369,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,059,369,601.68/434,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,812.56

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