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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,889.12, 507,532.12 and 294,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,889.12, 507,532.12 and 294,273.40 is: 440,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,889.12 : 507,532.12 = 294,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,889.12/507,532.12 = 294,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,889.12x = 507,532.12 × 294,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,889.12x = 149,353,202,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,353,202,561.61/338,889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,714.07

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