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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,973.20, 508,456.16 and 82,808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,973.20, 508,456.16 and 82,808.08 is: 124,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,973.20 : 508,456.16 = 82,808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,973.20/508,456.16 = 82,808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,973.20x = 508,456.16 × 82,808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,973.20x = 42,104,278,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104,278,373.77/338,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,211.23

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