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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,607.40, 505,730.70 and 210,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,607.40, 505,730.70 and 210,858.60 is: 315,862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,607.40 : 505,730.70 = 210,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,607.40/505,730.70 = 210,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,607.40x = 505,730.70 × 210,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,607.40x = 106,637,667,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,637,667,379.02/337,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,862.94

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