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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,568.52, 1,497,541.74 and 333,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,568.52, 1,497,541.74 and 333,565 is: 500,243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,568.52 : 1,497,541.74 = 333,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,568.52/1,497,541.74 = 333,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,568.52x = 1,497,541.74 × 333,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,568.52x = 499,527,510,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,527,510,503.10/998,568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,243.60

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