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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,823, 752,992.62 and 333,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,823, 752,992.62 and 333,459.64 is: 500,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,823 : 752,992.62 = 333,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,823/752,992.62 = 333,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,823x = 752,992.62 × 333,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,823x = 251,092,647,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,092,647,987.86/501,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,360.98

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