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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,997, 508,568.40 and 114,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,997, 508,568.40 and 114,363 is: 171,569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,997 : 508,568.40 = 114,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,997/508,568.40 = 114,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,997x = 508,568.40 × 114,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,997x = 58,161,407,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,161,407,929.20/338,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,569.09

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