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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,389.36, 744,301.56 and 338,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,389.36, 744,301.56 and 338,808.72 is: 508,020.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,389.36 : 744,301.56 = 338,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,389.36/744,301.56 = 338,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,389.36x = 744,301.56 × 338,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,389.36x = 252,175,858,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,175,858,837.60/496,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,020.27

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