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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,762.32, 466,318.68 and 292,801.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,762.32, 466,318.68 and 292,801.03 is: 403,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,762.32 : 466,318.68 = 292,801.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,762.32/466,318.68 = 292,801.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,762.32x = 466,318.68 × 292,801.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,762.32x = 136,538,589,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,538,589,812.24/338,762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,051.29

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