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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,795.12, 501,235.88 and 295,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,795.12, 501,235.88 and 295,938.28 is: 441,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,795.12 : 501,235.88 = 295,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,795.12/501,235.88 = 295,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,795.12x = 501,235.88 × 295,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,795.12x = 148,334,884,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,334,884,201.49/335,795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,742.23

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