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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,254.30, 505,881.45 and 321,702.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,254.30, 505,881.45 and 321,702.30 is: 482,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,254.30 : 505,881.45 = 321,702.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,254.30/505,881.45 = 321,702.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,254.30x = 505,881.45 × 321,702.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,254.30x = 162,743,225,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,743,225,992.34/337,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,553.45

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