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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,657.61, 633,584.31 and 338,868.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,657.61, 633,584.31 and 338,868.89 is: 505,588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,657.61 : 633,584.31 = 338,868.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,657.61/633,584.31 = 338,868.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,657.61x = 633,584.31 × 338,868.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,657.61x = 214,702,011,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,702,011,851.12/424,657.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,588.52

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