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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,453.80, 1,398,337.74 and 333,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,453.80, 1,398,337.74 and 333,253 is: 499,756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,453.80 : 1,398,337.74 = 333,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,453.80/1,398,337.74 = 333,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,453.80x = 1,398,337.74 × 333,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,453.80x = 466,000,246,868.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,000,246,868.22/932,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,756.93

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