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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,114.80, 505,672.20 and 303,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,114.80, 505,672.20 and 303,937.20 is: 455,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,114.80 : 505,672.20 = 303,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,114.80/505,672.20 = 303,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,114.80x = 505,672.20 × 303,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,114.80x = 153,692,592,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,692,592,585.84/337,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,905.80

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