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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,950.08, 1,140,238.98 and 333,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,950.08, 1,140,238.98 and 333,265.02 is: 500,035.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,950.08 : 1,140,238.98 = 333,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,950.08/1,140,238.98 = 333,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,950.08x = 1,140,238.98 × 333,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,950.08x = 380,001,766,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,001,766,474.48/759,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,035.17

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