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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336,255, 2,004,499.14 and 338,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336,255, 2,004,499.14 and 338,983 is: 508,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336,255 : 2,004,499.14 = 338,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336,255/2,004,499.14 = 338,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336,255x = 2,004,499.14 × 338,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336,255x = 679,491,131,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,491,131,974.62/1,336,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,504.09

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