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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,878.59, 466,226.33 and 201,883.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,878.59, 466,226.33 and 201,883.79 is: 278,572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,878.59 : 466,226.33 = 201,883.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,878.59/466,226.33 = 201,883.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,878.59x = 466,226.33 × 201,883.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,878.59x = 94,123,539,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,123,539,789.93/337,878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,572.07

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