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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,536.28, 467,097.36 and 202,510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,536.28, 467,097.36 and 202,510.64 is: 279,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,536.28 : 467,097.36 = 202,510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,536.28/467,097.36 = 202,510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,536.28x = 467,097.36 × 202,510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,536.28x = 94,592,185,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,592,185,315.91/338,536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,415.21

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