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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,129.60, 505,694.40 and 308,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,129.60, 505,694.40 and 308,261.20 is: 462,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,129.60 : 505,694.40 = 308,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,129.60/505,694.40 = 308,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,129.60x = 505,694.40 × 308,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,129.60x = 155,885,962,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,885,962,577.28/337,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,391.80

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