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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,803, 559,788.39 and 337,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,803, 559,788.39 and 337,858.44 is: 505,959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,803 : 559,788.39 = 337,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,803/559,788.39 = 337,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,803x = 559,788.39 × 337,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,803x = 189,129,232,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,129,232,175.51/373,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,959.64

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