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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,010.68, 509,388.66 and 304,310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,010.68, 509,388.66 and 304,310.36 is: 458,601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,010.68 : 509,388.66 = 304,310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,010.68/509,388.66 = 304,310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,010.68x = 509,388.66 × 304,310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,010.68x = 155,012,246,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,012,246,504.52/338,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,601.62

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