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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,234.20, 908,288.70 and 338,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,234.20, 908,288.70 and 338,711.80 is: 508,312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,234.20 : 908,288.70 = 338,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,234.20/908,288.70 = 338,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,234.20x = 908,288.70 × 338,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,234.20x = 307,648,100,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,648,100,496.66/605,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,312.49

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