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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,755.82, 466,309.71 and 292,794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,755.82, 466,309.71 and 292,794.53 is: 403,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,755.82 : 466,309.71 = 292,794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,755.82/466,309.71 = 292,794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,755.82x = 466,309.71 × 292,794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,755.82x = 136,532,930,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,532,930,042.34/338,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,042.32

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