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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,996.26, 505,499.32 and 335,953.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,996.26, 505,499.32 and 335,953.59 is: 500,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,996.26 : 505,499.32 = 335,953.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,996.26/505,499.32 = 335,953.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,996.26x = 505,499.32 × 335,953.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,996.26x = 169,824,310,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,824,310,774.57/338,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,962.20

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