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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,429.72, 466,909.46 and 202,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,429.72, 466,909.46 and 202,467.60 is: 279,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,429.72 : 466,909.46 = 202,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,429.72/466,909.46 = 202,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,429.72x = 466,909.46 × 202,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,429.72x = 94,534,037,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,534,037,783.50/338,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,331.37

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