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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,179.70, 504,269.55 and 310,518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,179.70, 504,269.55 and 310,518.90 is: 465,778.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,179.70 : 504,269.55 = 310,518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,179.70/504,269.55 = 310,518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,179.70x = 504,269.55 × 310,518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,179.70x = 156,585,225,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,585,225,969.50/336,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,778.35

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