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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,321.67, 506,079.96 and 257,749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,321.67, 506,079.96 and 257,749.98 is: 385,556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,321.67 : 506,079.96 = 257,749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,321.67/506,079.96 = 257,749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,321.67x = 506,079.96 × 257,749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,321.67x = 130,442,099,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,442,099,568.40/338,321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,556.44

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