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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,319.28, 466,880.61 and 202,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,319.28, 466,880.61 and 202,358.96 is: 279,255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,319.28 : 466,880.61 = 202,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,319.28/466,880.61 = 202,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,319.28x = 466,880.61 × 202,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,319.28x = 94,477,473,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,477,473,720.74/338,319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,255.36

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