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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,210.53, 506,659.16 and 302,276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,210.53, 506,659.16 and 302,276.75 is: 452,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,210.53 : 506,659.16 = 302,276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,210.53/506,659.16 = 302,276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,210.53x = 506,659.16 × 302,276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,210.53x = 153,151,282,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,151,282,464.93/338,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,828.25

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