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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,813.55, 467,577.36 and 202,821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,813.55, 467,577.36 and 202,821.18 is: 279,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,813.55 : 467,577.36 = 202,821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,813.55/467,577.36 = 202,821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,813.55x = 467,577.36 × 202,821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,813.55x = 94,834,592,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,834,592,773.19/338,813.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,902.01

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