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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,243.37, 466,598.88 and 209,140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,243.37, 466,598.88 and 209,140.57 is: 288,504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,243.37 : 466,598.88 = 209,140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,243.37/466,598.88 = 209,140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,243.37x = 466,598.88 × 209,140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,243.37x = 97,584,755,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,584,755,724.56/338,243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,504.57

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