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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,046.50, 1,266,306.86 and 338,962.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,046.50, 1,266,306.86 and 338,962.18 is: 508,538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,046.50 : 1,266,306.86 = 338,962.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,046.50/1,266,306.86 = 338,962.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,046.50x = 1,266,306.86 × 338,962.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,046.50x = 429,230,133,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,230,133,814.56/844,046.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,538.49

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