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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,251.20, 1,497,376.80 and 333,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,251.20, 1,497,376.80 and 333,403.20 is: 500,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,251.20 : 1,497,376.80 = 333,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,251.20/1,497,376.80 = 333,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,251.20x = 1,497,376.80 × 333,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,251.20x = 499,230,216,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,230,216,725.76/998,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,104.80

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