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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,153.91, 751,897.97 and 333,335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,153.91, 751,897.97 and 333,335.83 is: 500,114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,153.91 : 751,897.97 = 333,335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,153.91/751,897.97 = 333,335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,153.91x = 751,897.97 × 333,335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,153.91x = 250,634,533,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,634,533,905.27/501,153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,114.89

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