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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,619.40, 507,933.42 and 233,410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,619.40, 507,933.42 and 233,410.12 is: 350,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,619.40 : 507,933.42 = 233,410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,619.40/507,933.42 = 233,410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,619.40x = 507,933.42 × 233,410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,619.40x = 118,556,800,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,556,800,514.21/338,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,118.16

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