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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,427.20, 507,640.80 and 233,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,427.20, 507,640.80 and 233,364.80 is: 350,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,427.20 : 507,640.80 = 233,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,427.20/507,640.80 = 233,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,427.20x = 507,640.80 × 233,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,427.20x = 118,465,493,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,465,493,763.84/338,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,047.20

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