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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,948.83, 1,140,237.11 and 333,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,948.83, 1,140,237.11 and 333,263.78 is: 500,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,948.83 : 1,140,237.11 = 333,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,948.83/1,140,237.11 = 333,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,948.83x = 1,140,237.11 × 333,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,948.83x = 379,999,724,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,999,724,506.85/759,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,033.31

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