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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,761.88, 466,317.80 and 292,800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,761.88, 466,317.80 and 292,800.46 is: 403,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,761.88 : 466,317.80 = 292,800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,761.88/466,317.80 = 292,800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,761.88x = 466,317.80 × 292,800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,761.88x = 136,538,066,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,538,066,346.19/338,761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,050.27

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