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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,454.22, 899,156.62 and 333,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,454.22, 899,156.62 and 333,044.82 is: 499,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,454.22 : 899,156.62 = 333,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,454.22/899,156.62 = 333,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,454.22x = 899,156.62 × 333,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,454.22x = 299,459,454,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,459,454,659.71/599,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,553.50

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