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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,824.38, 766,161.93 and 333,948.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,824.38, 766,161.93 and 333,948.38 is: 499,895.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,824.38 : 766,161.93 = 333,948.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,824.38/766,161.93 = 333,948.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,824.38x = 766,161.93 × 333,948.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,824.38x = 255,858,535,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,858,535,341.17/511,824.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,895.17

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