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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,811.86, 467,575.03 and 202,819.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,811.86, 467,575.03 and 202,819.49 is: 279,899.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,811.86 : 467,575.03 = 202,819.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,811.86/467,575.03 = 202,819.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,811.86x = 467,575.03 × 202,819.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,811.86x = 94,833,331,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,833,331,420.50/338,811.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,899.68

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