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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,996.53, 466,552.62 and 209,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,996.53, 466,552.62 and 209,033.73 is: 288,539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,996.53 : 466,552.62 = 209,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,996.53/466,552.62 = 209,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,996.53x = 466,552.62 × 209,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,996.53x = 97,525,234,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,525,234,399.87/337,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,539.16

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