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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,335.44, 510,858.28 and 301,498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,335.44, 510,858.28 and 301,498.96 is: 415,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,335.44 : 510,858.28 = 301,498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,335.44/510,858.28 = 301,498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,335.44x = 510,858.28 × 301,498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,335.44x = 154,023,240,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,023,240,127.39/370,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,901.97

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