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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,742.87, 507,193.79 and 299,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,742.87, 507,193.79 and 299,877.66 is: 450,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,742.87 : 507,193.79 = 299,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,742.87/507,193.79 = 299,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,742.87x = 507,193.79 × 299,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,742.87x = 152,096,085,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,096,085,412.34/337,742.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,331.01

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