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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,611.39, 467,434.19 and 216,264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,611.39, 467,434.19 and 216,264.23 is: 298,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,611.39 : 467,434.19 = 216,264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,611.39/467,434.19 = 216,264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,611.39x = 467,434.19 × 216,264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,611.39x = 101,089,295,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,089,295,132.39/338,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,540.74

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