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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,994.67, 509,364.51 and 304,294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,994.67, 509,364.51 and 304,294.37 is: 458,577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,994.67 : 509,364.51 = 304,294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,994.67/509,364.51 = 304,294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,994.67x = 509,364.51 × 304,294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,994.67x = 154,996,750,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,996,750,123.99/337,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,577.50

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