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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,859.19, 759,314.35 and 338,548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,859.19, 759,314.35 and 338,548.68 is: 508,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,859.19 : 759,314.35 = 338,548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,859.19/759,314.35 = 338,548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,859.19x = 759,314.35 × 338,548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,859.19x = 257,064,870,051.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,064,870,051.19/505,859.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,174.76

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