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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,513.40, 506,270.10 and 329,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,513.40, 506,270.10 and 329,737.40 is: 494,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,513.40 : 506,270.10 = 329,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,513.40/506,270.10 = 329,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,513.40x = 506,270.10 × 329,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,513.40x = 166,936,186,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,936,186,471.74/337,513.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,606.10

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