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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,755.03, 538,133.22 and 336,833.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,755.03, 538,133.22 and 336,833.09 is: 505,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,755.03 : 538,133.22 = 336,833.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,755.03/538,133.22 = 336,833.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,755.03x = 538,133.22 × 336,833.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,755.03x = 181,261,072,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,261,072,633.58/358,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,250.26

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