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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,885.60, 508,328.40 and 186,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,885.60, 508,328.40 and 186,670.40 is: 280,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,885.60 : 508,328.40 = 186,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,885.60/508,328.40 = 186,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,885.60x = 508,328.40 × 186,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,885.60x = 94,889,865,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,889,865,759.36/338,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,005.60

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