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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,151.16, 751,893.84 and 333,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,151.16, 751,893.84 and 333,333.08 is: 500,110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,151.16 : 751,893.84 = 333,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,151.16/751,893.84 = 333,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,151.16x = 751,893.84 × 333,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,151.16x = 250,631,085,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,631,085,760.76/501,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,110.76

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