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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,981.67, 518,978.78 and 336,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,981.67, 518,978.78 and 336,123.60 is: 463,961.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,981.67 : 518,978.78 = 336,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,981.67/518,978.78 = 336,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,981.67x = 518,978.78 × 336,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,981.67x = 174,441,015,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,441,015,857.21/375,981.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,961.49

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