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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,477.67, 507,730.55 and 279,202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,477.67, 507,730.55 and 279,202.95 is: 418,816.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,477.67 : 507,730.55 = 279,202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,477.67/507,730.55 = 279,202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,477.67x = 507,730.55 × 279,202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,477.67x = 141,759,865,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,759,865,969.11/338,477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,816.01

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