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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,423.73, 466,901.17 and 202,461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,423.73, 466,901.17 and 202,461.58 is: 279,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,423.73 : 466,901.17 = 202,461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,423.73/466,901.17 = 202,461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,423.73x = 466,901.17 × 202,461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,423.73x = 94,529,548,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,529,548,582.05/338,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,323.05

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