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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,848.51, 698,216.40 and 333,891.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,848.51, 698,216.40 and 333,891.99 is: 460,866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,848.51 : 698,216.40 = 333,891.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,848.51/698,216.40 = 333,891.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,848.51x = 698,216.40 × 333,891.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,848.51x = 233,128,863,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,128,863,246.64/505,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,866.96

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