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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,639.57, 467,337.38 and 202,647.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,639.57, 467,337.38 and 202,647.65 is: 279,662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,639.57 : 467,337.38 = 202,647.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,639.57/467,337.38 = 202,647.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,639.57x = 467,337.38 × 202,647.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,639.57x = 94,704,821,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,704,821,814.16/338,639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,662.60

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