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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,429.30, 466,999.89 and 202,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,429.30, 466,999.89 and 202,435.70 is: 279,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,429.30 : 466,999.89 = 202,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,429.30/466,999.89 = 202,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,429.30x = 466,999.89 × 202,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,429.30x = 94,537,449,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537,449,632.07/338,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,341.80

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