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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,592.14, 501,888.51 and 275,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,592.14, 501,888.51 and 275,303.17 is: 412,955.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,592.14 : 501,888.51 = 275,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,592.14/501,888.51 = 275,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,592.14x = 501,888.51 × 275,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,592.14x = 138,171,497,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,171,497,789.58/334,592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,955.00

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