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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,432.40, 507,648.60 and 279,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,432.40, 507,648.60 and 279,334.80 is: 419,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,432.40 : 507,648.60 = 279,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,432.40/507,648.60 = 279,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,432.40x = 507,648.60 × 279,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,432.40x = 141,803,920,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,803,920,151.28/338,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,002.20

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