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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,855.40, 506,783.10 and 332,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,855.40, 506,783.10 and 332,606.60 is: 498,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,855.40 : 506,783.10 = 332,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,855.40/506,783.10 = 332,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,855.40x = 506,783.10 × 332,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,855.40x = 168,559,403,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,559,403,828.46/337,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,909.90

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