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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,831.28, 1,498,454.28 and 333,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,831.28, 1,498,454.28 and 333,966 is: 501,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,831.28 : 1,498,454.28 = 333,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,831.28/1,498,454.28 = 333,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,831.28x = 1,498,454.28 × 333,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,831.28x = 500,432,782,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,432,782,074.48/998,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,018.33

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