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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,423.47, 466,979.88 and 202,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,423.47, 466,979.88 and 202,407.80 is: 279,296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,423.47 : 466,979.88 = 202,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,423.47/466,979.88 = 202,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,423.47x = 466,979.88 × 202,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,423.47x = 94,520,368,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,520,368,579.19/338,423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,296.14

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