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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,580.98, 752,629.46 and 333,217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,580.98, 752,629.46 and 333,217.62 is: 499,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,580.98 : 752,629.46 = 333,217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,580.98/752,629.46 = 333,217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,580.98x = 752,629.46 × 333,217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,580.98x = 250,789,395,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,789,395,737.00/501,580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,997.82

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