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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,158.56, 678,259.32 and 333,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,158.56, 678,259.32 and 333,183.70 is: 498,688.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,158.56 : 678,259.32 = 333,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,158.56/678,259.32 = 333,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,158.56x = 678,259.32 × 333,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,158.56x = 225,984,949,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,984,949,797.08/453,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,688.47

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