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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,159.60, 505,739.40 and 295,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,159.60, 505,739.40 and 295,687.60 is: 443,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,159.60 : 505,739.40 = 295,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,159.60/505,739.40 = 295,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,159.60x = 505,739.40 × 295,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,159.60x = 149,540,869,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,540,869,411.44/337,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,531.40

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