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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,016.97, 1,139,381.58 and 333,229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,016.97, 1,139,381.58 and 333,229.35 is: 499,561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,016.97 : 1,139,381.58 = 333,229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,016.97/1,139,381.58 = 333,229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,016.97x = 1,139,381.58 × 333,229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,016.97x = 379,675,383,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,675,383,305.37/760,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,561.72

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