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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,248.20, 908,309.70 and 338,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,248.20, 908,309.70 and 338,725.80 is: 508,333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,248.20 : 908,309.70 = 338,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,248.20/908,309.70 = 338,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,248.20x = 908,309.70 × 338,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,248.20x = 307,667,929,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,667,929,780.26/605,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,333.49

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