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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,955.76, 504,512.28 and 314,336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,955.76, 504,512.28 and 314,336.16 is: 469,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,955.76 : 504,512.28 = 314,336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,955.76/504,512.28 = 314,336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,955.76x = 504,512.28 × 314,336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,955.76x = 158,586,452,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,586,452,768.05/337,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,252.11

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