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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,644.80, 509,138.40 and 316,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,644.80, 509,138.40 and 316,718.40 is: 476,172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,644.80 : 509,138.40 = 316,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,644.80/509,138.40 = 316,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,644.80x = 509,138.40 × 316,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,644.80x = 161,253,499,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,253,499,426.56/338,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,172.97

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