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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,271.50, 1,386,407.25 and 333,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,271.50, 1,386,407.25 and 333,295.50 is: 499,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,271.50 : 1,386,407.25 = 333,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,271.50/1,386,407.25 = 333,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,271.50x = 1,386,407.25 × 333,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,271.50x = 462,083,297,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,083,297,592.38/924,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,943.25

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