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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,204.01, 505,369.97 and 252,298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,204.01, 505,369.97 and 252,298.01 is: 378,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,204.01 : 505,369.97 = 252,298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,204.01/505,369.97 = 252,298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,204.01x = 505,369.97 × 252,298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,204.01x = 127,503,836,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,503,836,483.27/337,204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,120.76

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