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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,966.34, 508,256.80 and 262,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,966.34, 508,256.80 and 262,002.10 is: 392,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,966.34 : 508,256.80 = 262,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,966.34/508,256.80 = 262,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,966.34x = 508,256.80 × 262,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,966.34x = 133,164,348,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,164,348,939.28/338,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,854.20

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