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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,358.57, 465,903.45 and 291,817.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,358.57, 465,903.45 and 291,817.94 is: 403,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,358.57 : 465,903.45 = 291,817.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,358.57/465,903.45 = 291,817.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,358.57x = 465,903.45 × 291,817.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,358.57x = 135,958,982,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,958,982,688.38/337,358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,010.32

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