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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,427.61, 507,299.77 and 212,156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,427.61, 507,299.77 and 212,156.54 is: 318,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,427.61 : 507,299.77 = 212,156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,427.61/507,299.77 = 212,156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,427.61x = 507,299.77 × 212,156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,427.61x = 107,626,963,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,626,963,946.00/338,427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,020.64

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