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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,795.80, 507,516.16 and 203,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,795.80, 507,516.16 and 203,785.30 is: 305,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,795.80 : 507,516.16 = 203,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,795.80/507,516.16 = 203,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,795.80x = 507,516.16 × 203,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,795.80x = 103,424,332,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,424,332,920.45/338,795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,270.41

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