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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,996.80, 512,995.20 and 338,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,996.80, 512,995.20 and 338,497.60 is: 507,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,996.80 : 512,995.20 = 338,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,996.80/512,995.20 = 338,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,996.80x = 512,995.20 × 338,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,996.80x = 173,647,644,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,647,644,011.52/341,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,746.40

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