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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,759.38, 538,139.74 and 336,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,759.38, 538,139.74 and 336,837.44 is: 505,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,759.38 : 538,139.74 = 336,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,759.38/538,139.74 = 336,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,759.38x = 538,139.74 × 336,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,759.38x = 181,265,609,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,265,609,693.17/358,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,256.78

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