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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,511.40, 506,267.10 and 303,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,511.40, 506,267.10 and 303,685.80 is: 455,528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,511.40 : 506,267.10 = 303,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,511.40/506,267.10 = 303,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,511.40x = 506,267.10 × 303,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,511.40x = 153,746,129,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,746,129,277.18/337,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,528.70

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