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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,244.60, 466,600.59 and 209,141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,244.60, 466,600.59 and 209,141.82 is: 288,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,244.60 : 466,600.59 = 209,141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,244.60/466,600.59 = 209,141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,244.60x = 466,600.59 × 209,141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,244.60x = 97,585,696,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,585,696,605.67/338,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,506.30

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