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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,380.03, 466,964.44 and 202,419.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,380.03, 466,964.44 and 202,419.71 is: 279,339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,380.03 : 466,964.44 = 202,419.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,380.03/466,964.44 = 202,419.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,380.03x = 466,964.44 × 202,419.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,380.03x = 94,522,806,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,522,806,573.97/338,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,339.20

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