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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,645.20, 657,967.80 and 333,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,645.20, 657,967.80 and 333,669.20 is: 500,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,645.20 : 657,967.80 = 333,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,645.20/657,967.80 = 333,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,645.20x = 657,967.80 × 333,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,645.20x = 219,543,589,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,543,589,451.76/438,645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,503.80

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