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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,795.47, 538,193.97 and 336,873.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,795.47, 538,193.97 and 336,873.53 is: 505,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,795.47 : 538,193.97 = 336,873.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,795.47/538,193.97 = 336,873.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,795.47x = 538,193.97 × 336,873.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,795.47x = 181,303,303,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,303,303,844.10/358,795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,311.01

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