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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,511.80, 506,267.70 and 211,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,511.80, 506,267.70 and 211,540.60 is: 317,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,511.80 : 506,267.70 = 211,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,511.80/506,267.70 = 211,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,511.80x = 506,267.70 × 211,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,511.80x = 107,096,173,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,096,173,018.62/337,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,310.90

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