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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,152.91, 751,896.47 and 333,334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,152.91, 751,896.47 and 333,334.83 is: 500,113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,152.91 : 751,896.47 = 333,334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,152.91/751,896.47 = 333,334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,152.91x = 751,896.47 × 333,334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,152.91x = 250,633,282,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,633,282,005.05/501,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,113.39

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