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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,204.76, 466,497.99 and 217,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,204.76, 466,497.99 and 217,498.76 is: 300,003.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,204.76 : 466,497.99 = 217,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,204.76/466,497.99 = 217,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,204.76x = 466,497.99 × 217,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,204.76x = 101,462,732,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,462,732,035.00/338,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,003.86

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