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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,511.23, 506,777.38 and 299,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,511.23, 506,777.38 and 299,659.23 is: 447,291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,511.23 : 506,777.38 = 299,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,511.23/506,777.38 = 299,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,511.23x = 506,777.38 × 299,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,511.23x = 151,860,518,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,860,518,723.07/339,511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,291.59

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