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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,756.63, 538,135.62 and 336,834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,756.63, 538,135.62 and 336,834.69 is: 505,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,756.63 : 538,135.62 = 336,834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,756.63/538,135.62 = 336,834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,756.63x = 538,135.62 × 336,834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,756.63x = 181,262,741,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,262,741,459.52/358,756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,252.66

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