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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,937.86, 1,140,220.80 and 333,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,937.86, 1,140,220.80 and 333,252.90 is: 500,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,937.86 : 1,140,220.80 = 333,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,937.86/1,140,220.80 = 333,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,937.86x = 1,140,220.80 × 333,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,937.86x = 379,981,888,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,981,888,240.32/759,937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,017.05

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