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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,206.26, 505,373.34 and 252,300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,206.26, 505,373.34 and 252,300.26 is: 378,124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,206.26 : 505,373.34 = 252,300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,206.26/505,373.34 = 252,300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,206.26x = 505,373.34 × 252,300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,206.26x = 127,505,825,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,505,825,079.07/337,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,124.13

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