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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,015.60, 1,139,379.52 and 333,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,015.60, 1,139,379.52 and 333,227.98 is: 499,559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,015.60 : 1,139,379.52 = 333,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,015.60/1,139,379.52 = 333,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,015.60x = 1,139,379.52 × 333,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,015.60x = 379,673,134,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,673,134,236.83/760,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,559.66

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