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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,498.28, 899,222.72 and 333,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,498.28, 899,222.72 and 333,088.88 is: 499,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,498.28 : 899,222.72 = 333,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,498.28/899,222.72 = 333,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,498.28x = 899,222.72 × 333,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,498.28x = 299,521,082,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,521,082,513.80/599,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,619.59

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