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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,386.59, 466,973.52 and 202,426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,386.59, 466,973.52 and 202,426.28 is: 279,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,386.59 : 466,973.52 = 202,426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,386.59/466,973.52 = 202,426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,386.59x = 466,973.52 × 202,426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,386.59x = 94,527,710,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,527,710,177.24/338,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,348.27

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