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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,699.52, 1,497,738.24 and 333,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,699.52, 1,497,738.24 and 333,696 is: 500,440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,699.52 : 1,497,738.24 = 333,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,699.52/1,497,738.24 = 333,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,699.52x = 1,497,738.24 × 333,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,699.52x = 499,789,259,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,789,259,735.04/998,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,440.07

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