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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,225.52, 1,565,572.20 and 333,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,225.52, 1,565,572.20 and 333,844.72 is: 500,522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,225.52 : 1,565,572.20 = 333,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,225.52/1,565,572.20 = 333,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,225.52x = 1,565,572.20 × 333,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,225.52x = 522,658,012,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,658,012,748.78/1,044,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,522.16

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