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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,281.84, 614,341.70 and 337,977.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,281.84, 614,341.70 and 337,977.29 is: 507,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,281.84 : 614,341.70 = 337,977.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,281.84/614,341.70 = 337,977.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,281.84x = 614,341.70 × 337,977.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,281.84x = 207,633,544,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,633,544,143.34/409,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,311.89

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