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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,763.14, 466,319.52 and 292,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,763.14, 466,319.52 and 292,801.72 is: 403,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,763.14 : 466,319.52 = 292,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,763.14/466,319.52 = 292,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,763.14x = 466,319.52 × 292,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,763.14x = 136,539,157,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,539,157,525.57/338,763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,051.99

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