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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,953.62, 501,472.85 and 296,096.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,953.62, 501,472.85 and 296,096.76 is: 441,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,953.62 : 501,472.85 = 296,096.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,953.62/501,472.85 = 296,096.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,953.62x = 501,472.85 × 296,096.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,953.62x = 148,484,484,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,484,484,632.48/335,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,979.12

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