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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,733.81, 507,180.27 and 299,868.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,733.81, 507,180.27 and 299,868.65 is: 450,317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,733.81 : 507,180.27 = 299,868.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,733.81/507,180.27 = 299,868.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,733.81x = 507,180.27 × 299,868.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,733.81x = 152,087,460,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,087,460,335.63/337,733.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,317.55

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