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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,752.59, 538,129.57 and 336,830.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,752.59, 538,129.57 and 336,830.65 is: 505,246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,752.59 : 538,129.57 = 336,830.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,752.59/538,129.57 = 336,830.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,752.59x = 538,129.57 × 336,830.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,752.59x = 181,258,533,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,258,533,941.02/358,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,246.62

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