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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,001.80, 507,002.70 and 282,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,001.80, 507,002.70 and 282,705.80 is: 424,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,001.80 : 507,002.70 = 282,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,001.80/507,002.70 = 282,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,001.80x = 507,002.70 × 282,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,001.80x = 143,332,603,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,332,603,905.66/338,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,058.70

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