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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,886.59, 1,140,222.83 and 333,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,886.59, 1,140,222.83 and 333,722 is: 500,755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,886.59 : 1,140,222.83 = 333,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,886.59/1,140,222.83 = 333,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,886.59x = 1,140,222.83 × 333,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,886.59x = 380,517,443,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,517,443,273.26/759,886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,755.57

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