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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,005.31, 508,507.97 and 264,181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,005.31, 508,507.97 and 264,181.45 is: 396,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,005.31 : 508,507.97 = 264,181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,005.31/508,507.97 = 264,181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,005.31x = 508,507.97 × 264,181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,005.31x = 134,338,372,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,338,372,851.16/339,005.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,272.18

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