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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,616.24, 508,008.93 and 238,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,616.24, 508,008.93 and 238,971.06 is: 358,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,616.24 : 508,008.93 = 238,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,616.24/508,008.93 = 238,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,616.24x = 508,008.93 × 238,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,616.24x = 121,399,432,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,399,432,491.57/338,616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,516.27

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