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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,336.44, 510,859.66 and 301,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,336.44, 510,859.66 and 301,499.96 is: 415,903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,336.44 : 510,859.66 = 301,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,336.44/510,859.66 = 301,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,336.44x = 510,859.66 × 301,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,336.44x = 154,024,167,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,024,167,055.61/370,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,903.35

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