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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,800.24, 507,522.76 and 203,789.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,800.24, 507,522.76 and 203,789.74 is: 305,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,800.24 : 507,522.76 = 203,789.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,800.24/507,522.76 = 203,789.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,800.24x = 507,522.76 × 203,789.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,800.24x = 103,427,931,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,427,931,304.48/338,800.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,277.03

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