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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,218.02, 697,317.89 and 333,166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,218.02, 697,317.89 and 333,166.91 is: 459,847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,218.02 : 697,317.89 = 333,166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,218.02/697,317.89 = 333,166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,218.02x = 697,317.89 × 333,166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,218.02x = 232,323,241,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,323,241,546.60/505,218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,847.50

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