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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,008.30, 678,033.86 and 333,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,008.30, 678,033.86 and 333,033.48 is: 498,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,008.30 : 678,033.86 = 333,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,008.30/678,033.86 = 333,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,008.30x = 678,033.86 × 333,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,008.30x = 225,807,974,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,807,974,288.47/453,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,463.22

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