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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,525.80, 771,327.90 and 337,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,525.80, 771,327.90 and 337,117.80 is: 505,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,525.80 : 771,327.90 = 337,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,525.80/771,327.90 = 337,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,525.80x = 771,327.90 × 337,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,525.80x = 260,028,364,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,028,364,726.62/514,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,374.78

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