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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,667.93, 560,502.50 and 299,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,667.93, 560,502.50 and 299,261.33 is: 448,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,667.93 : 560,502.50 = 299,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,667.93/560,502.50 = 299,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,667.93x = 560,502.50 × 299,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,667.93x = 167,736,719,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,736,719,319.51/373,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,892.47

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