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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,576.88, 467,143.56 and 211,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,576.88, 467,143.56 and 211,272.96 is: 291,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,576.88 : 467,143.56 = 211,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,576.88/467,143.56 = 211,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,576.88x = 467,143.56 × 211,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,576.88x = 98,694,802,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,694,802,666.14/338,576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,498.94

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