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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,028.07, 466,794.83 and 217,378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,028.07, 466,794.83 and 217,378.87 is: 300,186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,028.07 : 466,794.83 = 217,378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,028.07/466,794.83 = 217,378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,028.07x = 466,794.83 × 217,378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,028.07x = 101,471,329,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,471,329,246.37/338,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,186.11

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