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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,995.67, 509,366.02 and 304,295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,995.67, 509,366.02 and 304,295.37 is: 458,579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,995.67 : 509,366.02 = 304,295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,995.67/509,366.02 = 304,295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,995.67x = 509,366.02 × 304,295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,995.67x = 154,997,721,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,997,721,521.33/337,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,579.02

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