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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,031.47, 1,183,597.02 and 333,537.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,031.47, 1,183,597.02 and 333,537.77 is: 500,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,031.47 : 1,183,597.02 = 333,537.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,031.47/1,183,597.02 = 333,537.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,031.47x = 1,183,597.02 × 333,537.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,031.47x = 394,774,304,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,774,304,711.46/789,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,327.71

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