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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,039.40, 525,188.70 and 337,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,039.40, 525,188.70 and 337,079.40 is: 505,743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,039.40 : 525,188.70 = 337,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,039.40/525,188.70 = 337,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,039.40x = 525,188.70 × 337,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,039.40x = 177,030,291,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,030,291,882.78/350,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,743.90

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