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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,529.83, 466,958.72 and 217,827.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,529.83, 466,958.72 and 217,827.95 is: 300,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,529.83 : 466,958.72 = 217,827.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,529.83/466,958.72 = 217,827.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,529.83x = 466,958.72 × 217,827.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,529.83x = 101,716,658,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,716,658,922.00/338,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,465.87

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