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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,584.81, 467,152.50 and 266,741.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,584.81, 467,152.50 and 266,741.86 is: 368,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,584.81 : 467,152.50 = 266,741.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,584.81/467,152.50 = 266,741.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,584.81x = 467,152.50 × 266,741.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,584.81x = 124,609,126,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,609,126,753.65/338,584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,029.29

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