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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,235.84, 466,554.24 and 217,534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,235.84, 466,554.24 and 217,534.32 is: 300,061.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,235.84 : 466,554.24 = 217,534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,235.84/466,554.24 = 217,534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,235.84x = 466,554.24 × 217,534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,235.84x = 101,491,559,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,491,559,341.52/338,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,061.52

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