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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,536.40, 505,721.40 and 285,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,536.40, 505,721.40 and 285,048.40 is: 427,080.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,536.40 : 505,721.40 = 285,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,536.40/505,721.40 = 285,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,536.40x = 505,721.40 × 285,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,536.40x = 144,155,075,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,155,075,915.76/337,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,080.09

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