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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,723.52, 1,497,774.24 and 333,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,723.52, 1,497,774.24 and 333,720 is: 500,476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,723.52 : 1,497,774.24 = 333,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,723.52/1,497,774.24 = 333,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,723.52x = 1,497,774.24 × 333,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,723.52x = 499,837,219,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,837,219,372.80/998,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,476.07

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