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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,698.20, 658,047.30 and 333,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,698.20, 658,047.30 and 333,722.20 is: 500,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,698.20 : 658,047.30 = 333,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,698.20/658,047.30 = 333,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,698.20x = 658,047.30 × 333,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,698.20x = 219,604,992,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,604,992,660.06/438,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,583.30

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