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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,246.80, 505,870.20 and 317,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,246.80, 505,870.20 and 317,893.20 is: 476,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,246.80 : 505,870.20 = 317,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,246.80/505,870.20 = 317,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,246.80x = 505,870.20 × 317,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,246.80x = 160,812,696,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,812,696,662.64/337,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,839.80

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