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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,798.99, 467,627.58 and 230,087.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,798.99, 467,627.58 and 230,087.27 is: 317,578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,798.99 : 467,627.58 = 230,087.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,798.99/467,627.58 = 230,087.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,798.99x = 467,627.58 × 230,087.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,798.99x = 107,595,154,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,595,154,427.98/338,798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,578.14

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