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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,983, 501,003.84 and 84,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,983, 501,003.84 and 84,665 is: 127,004.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,983 : 501,003.84 = 84,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,983/501,003.84 = 84,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,983x = 501,003.84 × 84,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,983x = 42,417,490,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,417,490,113.60/333,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,004.94

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