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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,562.12, 701,912.40 and 336,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,562.12, 701,912.40 and 336,483.56 is: 464,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,562.12 : 701,912.40 = 336,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,562.12/701,912.40 = 336,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,562.12x = 701,912.40 × 336,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,562.12x = 236,181,983,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,181,983,160.14/508,562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,411.28

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