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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,450.40, 507,675.60 and 85,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,450.40, 507,675.60 and 85,730.40 is: 128,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,450.40 : 507,675.60 = 85,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,450.40/507,675.60 = 85,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,450.40x = 507,675.60 × 85,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,450.40x = 43,523,232,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,523,232,258.24/338,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,595.60

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