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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,999.70, 505,499.55 and 311,338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,999.70, 505,499.55 and 311,338.90 is: 467,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,999.70 : 505,499.55 = 311,338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,999.70/505,499.55 = 311,338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,999.70x = 505,499.55 × 311,338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,999.70x = 157,381,673,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,381,673,847.50/336,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,008.35

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