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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,793.79, 538,191.44 and 336,871.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,793.79, 538,191.44 and 336,871.85 is: 505,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,793.79 : 538,191.44 = 336,871.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,793.79/538,191.44 = 336,871.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,793.79x = 538,191.44 × 336,871.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,793.79x = 181,301,542,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,301,542,934.92/358,793.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,308.48

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