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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,454.73, 466,769.41 and 209,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,454.73, 466,769.41 and 209,372.68 is: 288,749.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,454.73 : 466,769.41 = 209,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,454.73/466,769.41 = 209,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,454.73x = 466,769.41 × 209,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,454.73x = 97,728,762,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,728,762,313.72/338,454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,749.88

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