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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,350.11, 744,242.69 and 338,769.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,350.11, 744,242.69 and 338,769.47 is: 507,961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,350.11 : 744,242.69 = 338,769.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,350.11/744,242.69 = 338,769.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,350.11x = 744,242.69 × 338,769.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,350.11x = 252,126,699,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,126,699,948.83/496,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,961.41

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