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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,458.60, 507,882.30 and 128,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,458.60, 507,882.30 and 128,247.40 is: 192,444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,458.60 : 507,882.30 = 128,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,458.60/507,882.30 = 128,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,458.60x = 507,882.30 × 128,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,458.60x = 65,134,584,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,134,584,481.02/338,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,444.76

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