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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,314.50, 499,971.76 and 83,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,314.50, 499,971.76 and 83,996.50 is: 125,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,314.50 : 499,971.76 = 83,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,314.50/499,971.76 = 83,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,314.50x = 499,971.76 × 83,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,314.50x = 41,995,877,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,995,877,938.84/333,314.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,994.75

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