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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,281.98, 614,341.91 and 337,977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,281.98, 614,341.91 and 337,977.43 is: 507,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,281.98 : 614,341.91 = 337,977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,281.98/614,341.91 = 337,977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,281.98x = 614,341.91 × 337,977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,281.98x = 207,633,702,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,633,702,129.67/409,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,312.10

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