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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,577.52, 1,497,555.24 and 333,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,577.52, 1,497,555.24 and 333,574 is: 500,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,577.52 : 1,497,555.24 = 333,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,577.52/1,497,555.24 = 333,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,577.52x = 1,497,555.24 × 333,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,577.52x = 499,545,491,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,545,491,627.76/998,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,257.10

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