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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,422.73, 466,899.80 and 202,460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,422.73, 466,899.80 and 202,460.58 is: 279,321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,422.73 : 466,899.80 = 202,460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,422.73/466,899.80 = 202,460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,422.73x = 466,899.80 × 202,460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,422.73x = 94,528,803,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,528,803,297.58/338,422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,321.68

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