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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,967, 466,394.88 and 210,642.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,967, 466,394.88 and 210,642.50 is: 290,686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,967 : 466,394.88 = 210,642.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,967/466,394.88 = 210,642.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,967x = 466,394.88 × 210,642.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,967x = 98,242,583,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,242,583,510.40/337,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,686.91

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