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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,179.76, 503,309.95 and 294,616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,179.76, 503,309.95 and 294,616.06 is: 439,774.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,179.76 : 503,309.95 = 294,616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,179.76/503,309.95 = 294,616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,179.76x = 503,309.95 × 294,616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,179.76x = 148,283,192,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,283,192,432.98/337,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,774.89

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