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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,968, 466,396.26 and 210,643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,968, 466,396.26 and 210,643.50 is: 290,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,968 : 466,396.26 = 210,643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,968/466,396.26 = 210,643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,968x = 466,396.26 × 210,643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,968x = 98,243,340,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,243,340,593.31/337,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,688.29

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