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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,607.24, 466,214.04 and 287,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,607.24, 466,214.04 and 287,512.44 is: 395,863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,607.24 : 466,214.04 = 287,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,607.24/466,214.04 = 287,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,607.24x = 466,214.04 × 287,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,607.24x = 134,042,336,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,042,336,202.66/338,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,863.76

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