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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,578.73, 752,626.08 and 333,215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,578.73, 752,626.08 and 333,215.37 is: 499,994.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,578.73 : 752,626.08 = 333,215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,578.73/752,626.08 = 333,215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,578.73x = 752,626.08 × 333,215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,578.73x = 250,786,577,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,786,577,718.85/501,578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,994.44

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