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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,745, 898,917.66 and 333,378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,745, 898,917.66 and 333,378.12 is: 499,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,745 : 898,917.66 = 333,378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,745/898,917.66 = 333,378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,745x = 898,917.66 × 333,378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,745x = 299,679,479,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,679,479,525.60/599,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,678.16

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