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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,540.80, 507,811.20 and 322,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,540.80, 507,811.20 and 322,988.80 is: 484,483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,540.80 : 507,811.20 = 322,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,540.80/507,811.20 = 322,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,540.80x = 507,811.20 × 322,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,540.80x = 164,017,330,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,017,330,114.56/338,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,483.20

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