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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,335.80, 800,003.70 and 333,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,335.80, 800,003.70 and 333,881.40 is: 500,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,335.80 : 800,003.70 = 333,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,335.80/800,003.70 = 333,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,335.80x = 800,003.70 × 333,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,335.80x = 267,106,355,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,106,355,361.18/533,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,822.10

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