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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,460.78, 899,166.47 and 333,051.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,460.78, 899,166.47 and 333,051.38 is: 499,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,460.78 : 899,166.47 = 333,051.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,460.78/899,166.47 = 333,051.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,460.78x = 899,166.47 × 333,051.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,460.78x = 299,468,627,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,468,627,522.14/599,460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,563.34

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