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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,426.72, 466,905.32 and 202,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,426.72, 466,905.32 and 202,464.60 is: 279,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,426.72 : 466,905.32 = 202,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,426.72/466,905.32 = 202,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,426.72x = 466,905.32 × 202,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,426.72x = 94,531,798,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,531,798,851.67/338,426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,327.23

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