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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,422.26, 507,634.56 and 85,702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,422.26, 507,634.56 and 85,702.68 is: 128,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,422.26 : 507,634.56 = 85,702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,422.26/507,634.56 = 85,702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,422.26x = 507,634.56 × 85,702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,422.26x = 43,505,642,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,505,642,252.62/338,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,554.32

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