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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,047.88, 620,879.44 and 338,808.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,047.88, 620,879.44 and 338,808.63 is: 510,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,047.88 : 620,879.44 = 338,808.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,047.88/620,879.44 = 338,808.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,047.88x = 620,879.44 × 338,808.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,047.88x = 210,359,312,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,359,312,461.57/412,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,521.53

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