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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,434.12, 510,028.81 and 304,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,434.12, 510,028.81 and 304,741.36 is: 459,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,434.12 : 510,028.81 = 304,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,434.12/510,028.81 = 304,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,434.12x = 510,028.81 × 304,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,434.12x = 155,426,873,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,426,873,198.58/338,434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,252.97

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