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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,645.40, 657,968.10 and 333,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,645.40, 657,968.10 and 333,669.40 is: 500,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,645.40 : 657,968.10 = 333,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,645.40/657,968.10 = 333,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,645.40x = 657,968.10 × 333,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,645.40x = 219,543,821,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,543,821,146.14/438,645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,504.10

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