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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,973.08, 537,943.77 and 334,566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,973.08, 537,943.77 and 334,566.71 is: 502,769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,973.08 : 537,943.77 = 334,566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,973.08/537,943.77 = 334,566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,973.08x = 537,943.77 × 334,566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,973.08x = 179,978,074,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,978,074,604.18/357,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,769.86

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