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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,478.96, 507,718.44 and 172,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,478.96, 507,718.44 and 172,383.60 is: 258,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,478.96 : 507,718.44 = 172,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,478.96/507,718.44 = 172,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,478.96x = 507,718.44 × 172,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,478.96x = 87,522,332,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,522,332,473.58/338,478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,575.40

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