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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,638.60, 573,266.70 and 338,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,638.60, 573,266.70 and 338,401.80 is: 506,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,638.60 : 573,266.70 = 338,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,638.60/573,266.70 = 338,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,638.60x = 573,266.70 × 338,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,638.60x = 193,994,483,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,994,483,160.06/382,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,991.41

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