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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,458.67, 557,806.72 and 337,865.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,458.67, 557,806.72 and 337,865.11 is: 504,643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,458.67 : 557,806.72 = 337,865.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,458.67/557,806.72 = 337,865.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,458.67x = 557,806.72 × 337,865.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,458.67x = 188,463,428,811.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,463,428,811.54/373,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,643.34

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