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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,665.20, 507,997.80 and 307,561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,665.20, 507,997.80 and 307,561.20 is: 461,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,665.20 : 507,997.80 = 307,561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,665.20/507,997.80 = 307,561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,665.20x = 507,997.80 × 307,561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,665.20x = 156,240,412,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,240,412,965.36/338,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,341.80

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