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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,855.24, 507,605.10 and 203,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,855.24, 507,605.10 and 203,844.92 is: 305,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,855.24 : 507,605.10 = 203,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,855.24/507,605.10 = 203,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,855.24x = 507,605.10 × 203,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,855.24x = 103,472,721,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,472,721,001.09/338,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,359.66

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