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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,576.52, 1,497,553.74 and 333,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,576.52, 1,497,553.74 and 333,573 is: 500,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,576.52 : 1,497,553.74 = 333,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,576.52/1,497,553.74 = 333,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,576.52x = 1,497,553.74 × 333,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,576.52x = 499,543,493,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,543,493,713.02/998,576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,255.60

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