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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,158.40, 576,237.60 and 337,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,158.40, 576,237.60 and 337,502.40 is: 506,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,158.40 : 576,237.60 = 337,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,158.40/576,237.60 = 337,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,158.40x = 576,237.60 × 337,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,158.40x = 194,481,572,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,481,572,970.24/384,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,253.60

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