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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,009.68, 509,387.15 and 304,309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,009.68, 509,387.15 and 304,309.36 is: 458,600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,009.68 : 509,387.15 = 304,309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,009.68/509,387.15 = 304,309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,009.68x = 509,387.15 × 304,309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,009.68x = 155,011,277,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,011,277,608.72/338,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,600.11

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