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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,575.52, 1,497,552.24 and 333,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,575.52, 1,497,552.24 and 333,572 is: 500,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,575.52 : 1,497,552.24 = 333,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,575.52/1,497,552.24 = 333,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,575.52x = 1,497,552.24 × 333,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,575.52x = 499,541,495,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,541,495,801.28/998,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,254.10

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