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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,738.30, 507,187.01 and 299,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,738.30, 507,187.01 and 299,873.14 is: 450,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,738.30 : 507,187.01 = 299,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,738.30/507,187.01 = 299,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,738.30x = 507,187.01 × 299,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,738.30x = 152,091,760,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,091,760,737.63/337,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,324.30

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